(noun.) careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement.
(noun.) assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence.
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双语例句
He had prepared a collation for me in the Barnwell parlor, and he too ordered his shopman to come out of the gangway as my sacred person passed. 查尔斯·狄更斯.远大前程.
Now I thought of the collation, which doubtless they were just then devouring in the garden far below. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特.维莱特.
My dear friend, said Mr. Pumblechook, taking me by both hands, when he and I and the collation were alone, I give you joy of your good fortune. 查尔斯·狄更斯.远大前程.