好词典

build

UK //bɪld//US //bɪld//

词源

源自古英语 'byldan',意为 '建造',与古诺尔斯语 'byggja'(居住)和德语 'bauen'(建造)同源。

verb

❶ 通过组合材料或部件来构造或制造某物,通常指房屋、建筑或其他实体结构。

“They are building a new school in our neighborhood.”

(他们正在我们社区建造一所新学校。)

“He built a treehouse for his children.”

(他为孩子们搭建了一个树屋。)

❶ 逐渐发展或增强某种能力、关系或状态,通常需要时间和努力。

“Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.”

(定期锻炼有助于增强肌肉力量。)

“They built a close friendship over the years.”

(多年来他们建立了亲密的友谊。)

同义词:construct, erect, assemble, develop, establish

noun

❶ 指一个人的体格或体型,通常描述其身体的结构或外观。

“He has a strong, athletic build.”

(他体格强壮,像运动员一样。)

“Her slender build makes her a good dancer.”

(她苗条的体型使她成为一名优秀的舞者。)

同义词:physique, frame, body type, structure

常见短语

build up — 逐渐增加或增强某物,如力量、信心或规模。

“He built up his savings over several years.”

(他花了好几年时间积累储蓄。)

build on — 在已有的基础上进一步发展或扩展。

“We need to build on our previous success.”

(我们需要在之前的成功基础上继续发展。)

build in — 将某物作为固定或永久部分纳入设计中。

“The shelves are built into the wall.”

(这些架子是嵌在墙里的。)