释义 |
in-build, v.|ɪnˈbɪld| Also inbuild. [f. in-1 + build v.] trans. To build in (see build v. 2 b). Chiefly as ˈin-ˌbuilt ppl. a. = built-in (built ppl. a. 1 b).
1920C. C. Martindale in C. Hess God & Supernatural x. 342 Christ speaks of His faithful as pillars in-builded into that Temple which is Himself. 1923Daily Mail 12 June 5 (Advt.), The difference between good and bad waterproofs being inbuilt, therefore invisible. 1961Times 27 Mar. 5/3 The triphenyl tin compounds possess an inbuilt safety factor. 1961John o' London's 7 Dec. 636/3 An in-built sense of humour. 1961B. R. Wilson Sects & Society 7 The sect often in-builds a hard core of suspicion. 1965Catholic Herald 5 Mar. 5/4 Any nation has an inbuilt resistance to immigrants. 1969Jane's Freight Containers 1968–69 582/1 Basically it is a bi-directional roller beam with an inbuilt hydraulic jacking arrangement. 1971Daily Tel. 15 Mar. 17/5 They are ten times brighter than the present traffic lights but contain an in-built device to ensure that no dazzle occurs. |