to increase in number or amount over a period of time积累;(逐渐)增加,增多
Interest will accrue on the account at a rate of seven percent.账户上的存款将会以7%的利率生息。
Little benefit will accrue to the city (= it will receive little benefit) from the new transport links.新的道路修建计划几乎不会给该城市带来什么利益。