[ U ] the act of compiling something汇编;编纂;编辑;编制
A team of four was involved in the compilation of the book.一个4人小组参与了这本书的编写工作。
[ C ] a book, CD, etc. that has been made from several separate parts(书、光盘等的)汇编,辑,集
a compilation of their greatest hits他们的最热门歌曲选辑