好词典
buildup
UK //ˈbɪldʌp//US //ˈbɪldʌp//
词源
源自动词 'build'（建造）和副词 'up'（向上），字面意思是“向上建造”，引申为“积累”或“增加”。
noun
❶ 逐渐积累或增加的过程，通常指物质、力量或情感的聚集。
“There was a buildup of traffic during rush hour.”
（高峰时段交通逐渐拥堵。）
“The buildup of tension before the exam was unbearable.”
（考试前紧张情绪的积累让人难以忍受。）
❶ 宣传或推广活动，旨在引起公众对某事的关注或期待。
“The movie had a huge media buildup before its release.”
（这部电影在上映前进行了大规模的媒体宣传。）
“The buildup to the concert created a lot of excitement.”
（演唱会的预热活动让观众充满期待。）
同义词:accumulation, increase, growth, development, promotion
常见短语
buildup to — 指某事发生前的准备或逐渐发展的过程。
“The buildup to the wedding was filled with excitement and planning.”
（婚礼前的筹备充满了兴奋和计划。）
buildup of pressure — 指压力逐渐增加的过程，可以是物理或心理上的。
“The buildup of pressure in the boiler required immediate attention.”
（锅炉内压力的增加需要立即处理。）