| 单词 | build |
| 释义 | build v. & n. --vtr. (past and past. part. built) 1. a construct (a house, vehicle, fire, road, model, etc.) by putting parts or material together. b commission, finance, and oversee the building of (the council has built two new schools). 2. (often foll. by up) establish, develop, make, or accumulate gradually (built the business up from nothing); (often foll. by on); base (hopes, theories, etc.) (ideas built on a false foundation). 3. (as built adj.) having a specified build (sturdily built; brick-built). --n 1. the proportions of esp. the human body (a slim build). 2. a style of construction; a make (build of his suit was pre-war). Phrases and idioms build in incorporate as part of a structure. build in (or round or up) surround with houses etc.; block up. build on add (an extension etc.). build up 1 increase in size or strength. 2. praise; boost. 3. gradually become established. build-up n. 1. a favourable description in advance; publicity. 2. a gradual approach to a climax or maximum (the build-up was slow but sure). built-in 1. forming an integral part of a structure. 2. forming an integral part of a person's character (built-in integrity). built on sand unstable. built-up 1. (of a locality) densely covered by houses etc. 2. increased in height etc. by the addition of parts. 3. composed of separately prepared parts. Etymology: OE byldan f. bold dwelling f. Gmc: cf. BOWER(1), BOOTH |
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