| 单词 | build |
| 释义 | build (noun) build 6 ENTRIES FOUND: build (verb) build (noun) building (noun) building block (noun) building society (noun) apartment building (noun) 1 build /ˈbɪld/ verb builds; built /ˈbɪlt/ ; building 1 build /ˈbɪld/ verb builds; built /ˈbɪlt/ ; building Learner's definition of BUILD 1 : to make (something) by putting together parts or materials建造；修建；制造 [+ object] The house is built (out) of brick/logs.这栋房子是砖砌的/圆木搭建的。 The bridge was built in the 1890s.这座桥建于19世纪90年代。。 The planes were built in Germany.这些飞机是德国制造的。 The organization helps build houses for poor families.这个组织帮助贫困家庭修建住房。 building more powerful machines/computers/weapons制造功率更强大的机器/功能更强大的计算机/更有威力的武器 A family of birds has built a nest on our roof.一窝鸟在我们家房顶上筑了一个巢。 She started building a fire in the fireplace.她开始在壁炉里生火。 He built a model airplane from a kit.他用配套元件制作了一架飞机模型。 He built a dollhouse for the children. = He built the children a dollhouse.他给孩子们建了个玩具屋。 [no object] You will need permission to build on your property.你在你家土地上建房需要得到批准。 2 [+ object] : to develop or form (something) gradually逐渐形成；开创；构成 I've started building a collection of rare books. [=I've started collecting rare books]我开始收集珍稀书籍。 They built the organization from scratch. = They built the organization from the ground/bottom up.他们白手起家创建了这个组织。 They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry.他们正准备立案起诉烟草行业。 scientists building theories about how the universe began创建宇宙起源理论的科学家们 At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime.在大学，你们将建立一生的友谊。 She built a successful career in advertising.她在广告业开创了成功的事业。 He has built a reputation as a talented artist.他确立了天才艺术家的声誉。 building a more peaceful world [=making the world more peaceful]构建一个更加和平的世界 — often + up Building up a successful business can take many years.打造一个成功企业需要很多年时间。 She has built up a large collection of awards.她已获得了很多奖项。 We've been building up a savings account.我们一直在往储蓄账户里存钱。 — see also build up (below) 3 [+ object] : to increase the amount of (something)增加（数量） Lifting weights helps build muscle and increase strength.举重有助于强健肌肉，增加力量。 These programs are designed to help build confidence in young women.这些计划旨在帮助年轻女性增强信心。 The advertisements are aimed at building support for political candidates.这些广告旨在为政治候选人赢得支持。 They thought the army would build character in their son. [=would make their son become a better person]他们认为部队将会磨炼儿子的意志。 — often + up She runs a little farther every day to build up (her) endurance.她每天都多跑一段路，以此来增强耐力。 building up momentum/stamina/energy增强动力/耐力/活力 He's been trying to build up the courage/confidence to talk to her.他一直努力鼓足勇气/增强信心和她谈谈。 These exercises will help you build up your strength.这些运动将有助于你增强力量。 — see also build up (below) 4 [no object] : to grow or increase to a high point, level, number, etc.增长；增强；增多 The excitement was beginning to build before the game.开赛前，兴奋的气氛就开始逐渐增强。 A crowd was building around the accident.人群在事故现场聚集起来。 The story slowly builds to a climax. [=the story slowly reaches a climax]故事渐渐达到高潮。 Chemicals in the lake are building to dangerous levels.湖里的化学物质不断积聚，已经逼近危险的水平。 — often + up As the water temperature rises, the pressure inside the pot begins to build up.随着水温升高，锅里的压力开始增大。 Their passion/anger/fear/hatred has been building up for years.他们的热情/愤怒/恐惧/仇恨多年以来一直在积聚。 — see also build up (below) build around [phrasal verb] build (something) around (something) : to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part以…为基础发展；以…为中心展开 We built our program around the idea that people need love and support.我们基于人们需要爱和支持这一理念创办了这个节目。 Their lives are built around their children. [=their children are the most important things in their lives]他们的生活以孩子们为中心。 The textbook builds lessons around grammar topics.这本教科书按照语法主题编排课程。 build in/into [phrasal verb] build in (something) or build (something) in or build (something) in/into (something) : to make (something) a part of (something else)使成为…的组成部分 Carmakers are beginning to build in these new safety features as standard equipment. = Carmakers are building these new safety features into new cars as standard equipment.汽车制造商开始把这些新的安全特性作为新车标准配置的一部分。 We've built bookshelves into the wall.我们已经把书架嵌进了墙里。 These ideas are built into the program/system/design.这些想法已融入计划/系统/设计中。 There are special provisions for bonuses built into the contract.这份合同对奖金有特别的规定。 — see also built-in build on/upon [phrasal verb] 1 build on/upon (something) : to use (something that has been done in the past) as a basis for further work, development, etc.在…基础上发展 Each president builds on/upon the success of each past president.每位总统都是在其前任成功的基础上发展进步的。 These classes will help students build on what they already know.这些课程将帮助学生在已有知识的基础上有所提高。 building upon past experiences/successes以过往的经验/成功为基础 2 build (something) on/upon (something) : to develop or create (something) by using (something else) as its basis以…为基础发展（或创建）… He built [=based] his theory on recent studies.他以新近的研究为基础创建了自己的理论。 She has built her reputation as a talented artist on the strength of her earlier paintings.她凭借早期优秀的绘画作品确立了天才画家的声誉。 Their theory is built upon her research.他们的理论是建立在她的研究基础上的。 build onto [phrasal verb] build onto (something) or build (something) onto (something) : to add (a new room) to a structure that already exists扩建；增建 They built a new garage onto their house.他们给房子新建了一个车库。 They built onto their house.他们扩建了房子。 build up [phrasal verb] 1 : to increase gradually in amount as time passes : accumulate逐渐增加；积累；积聚 They pick up the garbage that builds up [=collects] along the highway.他们收捡公路上积下的垃圾。 Dust has begun building up on his piano.他的钢琴已经开始蒙上灰尘。 These dangerous chemicals are building up in our lakes and ponds.在我们的湖泊和池塘里这些危险的化学物质越来越多。 2 build (something or someone) up or build up (something or someone) : to say many good things about (something or someone)鼓吹；吹捧 Political candidates are trying to build themselves up [=promote themselves] with public speeches and TV commercials.各位政治候选人正努力通过公共演讲和电视广告吹捧自己。 The movie was built up so much [=we heard so many good things about the movie] that we were disappointed when we actually saw it.这部电影被吹捧得太好了，所以我们真正看完以后觉得大失所望。 — see also 1build 2, 3, 4 (above), buildup 2 build /ˈbɪld/ noun plural builds 2 build /ˈbɪld/ noun plural builds Learner's definition of BUILD : the shape and size of a person's body身材；体型；体格 [count] people with thin/slender/slight builds身材单薄/苗条/瘦小的人 He has a strong, muscular build. [=physique]他体格强壮，肌肉发达。 [noncount] He is strong and muscular in build.他体格强壮，肌肉发达。 a man of average build中等身材的男人 |
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