
build
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。)
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。)
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。)