to increase in number or amount over a period of time積累;(逐漸)增加,增多
Interest will accrue on the account at a rate of seven percent.賬戶上的存款將會以7%的利率生息。
Little benefit will accrue to the city (= it will receive little benefit) from the new transport links.新的道路修建計劃幾乎不會給該城市帶來什麽利益。