单词 | build |
释义 | build —build /bɪld/ noun [C or U] ► F0 the size and shape of a person's body: » She was of slim build with short, dark hair.Thesaurus+: ↑The bodyWord Builder:–Nouns: build, builder, building–Verbs: build, rebuildverb (built, built) ↑Verb Endings for build A2 [T or I] to make something by putting bricks or other materials together: » They're building new houses by the river.» The birds built their nest in the tree.» These old houses are built (= made) of stone.» Contractors have started building on waste land near the town.Thesaurus+: ↑Construction work and workersF0 [T] to create and develop something over a long period of time: » We want to build a better future for our children.Thesaurus+: ↑Creating and producing , ↑Inventing, designing and innovationWord Builder:–Nouns: build, builder, building–Verbs: build, rebuild• • • Extra Examples:» We want to buy a plot of land to build a house.» There are plans to build a hotel on the most northerly point of the island.» We've had to build some cupboards to give us more storage space.» They're building a new bridge across the river.» He gathered some wood to build a fire. |
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