| 词组 | build on |
| 释义 | build on build on • build on sth • build sth on • build sth onto sth to add another room or rooms to a building, in order to have more space: ▪ The house was a little too small, but we decided to buy it and build on. ▪ It used to have only two bedrooms, but they've built on a huge extension at the back. ▪ A new kitchen had been built onto the back of the house. ! Build upon is more formal than build on and is mainly used in writing. 1. build sth on/upon sth usually passive to base something that you do on a particular idea, principle, aim etc which strongly influences you: ▪ All his life he'd wanted to be a doctor; his hopes for the future were built on it. ▪ Our ability to deliver an effective service is built on the principle of professionalism. ■ SIMILAR TO: base on 2. build on/upon sth to use your success or achievement as a way of becoming even more successful or achieving more: ▪ The company has had a very good year, and they are hoping to build on that success. ▪ We aim to help our students build on present understanding and to move forward into new areas of learning. |
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