builds; built /ˈbɪlt/ ; building builds; built /ˈbɪlt/ ; building Learner's definition of BUILD
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: to make (something) by putting together parts or materials建造;修建;制造 [+ object]
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The house is built (out) of brick/logs.这栋房子是砖砌的/圆木搭建的。
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The bridge was built in the 1890s.这座桥建于19世纪90年代。。
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The planes were built in Germany.这些飞机是德国制造的。
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The organization helps build houses for poor families.这个组织帮助贫困家庭修建住房。
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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
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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。
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She started building a fire in the fireplace.她开始在壁炉里生火。
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He built a model airplane from a kit.他用配套元件制作了一架飞机模型。
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He built a dollhouse for the children. = He built the children a dollhouse.他给孩子们建了个玩具屋。
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[+ 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。
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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。
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They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry.他们正准备立案起诉烟草行业。
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scientists building theories about how the universe began创建宇宙起源理论的科学家们
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At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime.在大学,你们将建立一生的友谊。
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She built a successful career in advertising.她在广告业开创了成功的事业。
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He has built a reputation as a talented artist.他确立了天才艺术家的声誉。
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building a more peaceful world [=making the world more peaceful]构建一个更加和平的世界
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Building up a successful business can take many years.打造一个成功企业需要很多年时间。
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She has built up a large collection of awards.她已获得了很多奖项。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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building up momentum/stamina/energy增强动力/耐力/活力
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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。
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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。
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A crowd was building around the accident.人群在事故现场聚集起来。
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The story slowly builds to a climax. [=the story slowly reaches a climax]故事渐渐达到高潮。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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We've built bookshelves into the wall.我们已经把书架嵌进了墙里。
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These ideas are built into the program/system/design.这些想法已融入计划/系统/设计中。
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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。
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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。
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building upon past experiences/successes以过往的经验/成功为基础
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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。
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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。
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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
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。
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Dust has begun building up on his piano.他的钢琴已经开始蒙上灰尘。
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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。
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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。
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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
plural builds
Learner's definition of BUILD
: the shape and size of a person's body身材;体型;体格 [count]
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people with thin/slender/slight builds身材单薄/苗条/瘦小的人
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He has a strong, muscular build. [=physique]他体格强壮,肌肉发达。
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