build /bɪld/ (built, built /bɪlt/ ) ► SEE ALLbuild sth around sthbuild sth inbuild sth into sthbuild on sthbuild sth onbuild sth onto sthbuild sth on sthbuild sth out build sth round sth build upbuild up (to sth)build yourself up (to sth)build sb/yourself upbuild sb/sth upbuild sth upbuild yourself upbuild upon sth, build sth upon sth, etc.●ˌbuild sth aˈround sth (BrE alsoˌbuild sth ˈround sth) to create sth, basing it on a particular thing, person, idea, etc.在…基础上创作◆The story is built around the adventures of twelve knights. 故事围绕十二位骑士的历险展开。NOTEOften used in the passive.常用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + prep]●ˌbuild sth ˈin●ˌbuild sth ˈinto sth1.to make sth a fixed and permanent part of a system, a plan, etc.使成为（体系、计划等的）组成部分◆Safeguards against fraud are built into the system. 该系统植入了防欺诈的设置。2.to make sth a fixed and permanent part of sth larger把…建造在…里；使固定于（较大的物件）◆The flash is built into the camera. 闪光灯设在照相机内。◆This dishwasher can be built in. 这款洗碗机可以嵌入安装。NOTEOften used in the passive.常用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n][v + n/pron + prep]▸ˌbuilt-ˈin ( ˌin-ˈbuiltless frequent)
adjective
[only before noun] forming a fixed part of a larger structure内置的；内装的；嵌入的◆a built-in cupboard 嵌入式壁橱◆The camera has a built-in flash. 这架照相机有内置闪光灯。▸ˈinbuilt
adjective
[only before noun] existing as an essential part of sth/sb内在的；固有的；天生的◆the inbuilt survival instinct of animals 动物与生俱来的生存本能●ˈbuild on sth ( ˈbuild upon sthmore formal) to develop further from sth that you have already achieved在…的基础上发展◆We need to build on last year’s success. 我们要在去年取得成功的基础上再接再厉。◆This course builds on existing skills. 这门课程是对现有技能的提高。OBJsuccess, skills, strengths, achievements[v + prep]●ˌbuild sth ˈon●ˌbuild sth ˈonto sthto add sth such as an extra room to an existing building（在建筑物上）增建，添造◆ (BrE) They had built on a large extension at the back of the house. 他们在屋后进行了大规模扩建。◆ (NAmE) It is often better to build on an addition rather than removing walls. 增建往往优于把现有的墙体拆除。OBJaddition, extension[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv][v + n/pron + prep]●ˈbuild sth on sth ( ˈbuild sth upon sthmore formal) to base sth on sth; to use sth as the basis or foundation for sth把…作为…的基础；把…建立在…的基础上◆Our company has built its reputation on the quality of its products. 我们公司的信誉建立在过硬的产品质量上。[v + n/pron + prep]●ˌbuild sth ˈout (especially NAmE) 1.to finish a building, house, room, etc. which already exists in a basic form, to suit the needs of the people who will be using it改造，装修（建筑、房屋、房间等）◆Building several offices at a time costs 10% to 20% less than building out a single suite. 一次性建造几间办公室，比改装一个套间要便宜 10% 到 20%。2.to develop or expand a new system, business or computer network扩展，扩建（新系统、企业或计算机网络）◆Our strategy is to build out the network in over 200 cities statewide. 我们的战略是将这一网络延伸至全国 200 多座城市。[v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n]▸ˈbuildout
noun
[uncountable, countable] (especially NAmE) 1.the act of building out a house, etc.（房屋等的）改建，装修◆The buildout will take about two weeks. 改造需要两周左右。2.the act of building out a new system, business or computer network（新系统、企业或计算机网络的）扩展，扩建◆the Internet buildout 互联网的扩展●ˌbuild sth ˈround sth (BrE) ➡build sth around sth●ˌbuild ˈup🔑to become greater, stronger or larger in number增大；增强；增多◆Queues of traffic are building up after the accident. 车祸之后，车辆排起了长龙。◆I could feel the anger building up inside me. 我感觉到心中怒火越烧越旺。SYNaccumulate (more formal) [v + adv]▸ˈbuild-up
noun
[singular, uncountable] an increase in the amount, strength or number of sth增长；增强；增多◆a build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere 大气中二氧化碳的增加●ˌbuild ˈup (to sth)●ˌbuild yourself ˈup (to sth)to gradually prepare yourself for sth such as a race or competition逐步准备（比赛等）◆Start gently and build up to the more strenuous exercises. 开始时轻松点，逐渐过渡到高强度的训练。◆Build up slowly until you can jog for 30 minutes. 逐步增加时间，直到能慢跑 30 分钟。◆Build yourself up to the day of the performance. 好好为演出那天作准备。[v + adv][v + pron + adv]▸ˈbuild-up(to sth)
noun
[countable, usually singular] the time before an important event when people are gradually preparing for it（重大活动的）前期，准备过程◆the build-up to the Olympics 奥运备战●ˌbuild sb/yourself ˈupto make sb healthier or stronger增进（健康）；增强（体质）◆She gave me lots of vitamins and minerals to build me up. 她让我服用很多维生素和矿物质，以增强体质。NOTENot used in the passive.不用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + adv]●ˌbuild sb/sth ˈupto speak about sb/sth with great enthusiasm, often praising them more than they deserve吹捧；大肆宣扬；为…大造舆论◆He has been built up to be the answer to the nation’s problems. 他被鼓吹成了能解决国家问题的人物。NOTEOften used in the passive.常用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n]▸ˈbuild-up
noun
[countable, usually singular] a very enthusiastic description, especially of a performance, that is intended to make people excited about it and want to see it极力捧场；大肆宣传；大造舆论◆The reviewers gave the play a big build-up. 评论家对这部戏剧不吝赞词。●ˌbuild sth ˈup🔑1.to collect or create sth, often gradually over a period of time（逐步）积累，建立◆She has built up an impressive collection of paintings. 她收集了数量可观的油画。OBJcollection, library2.to develop sth建立；发展◆The manager had built up a good relationship with his staff. 经理与员工建立了良好的关系。◆My father built the business up from scratch. 我父亲白手起家，创办了这家企业。◆Harriet has built up quite a reputation for herself as a reporter. 作为记者哈丽雅特赢得了相当高的声誉。◆We are gradually building up a picture of what happened. 我们对发生的事情逐步有了了解。OBJbusiness, reputation, picture3.to increase sth or make sth stronger增加；加强◆After an accident, most drivers need to build up their confidence again. 发生事故之后，大多数司机都需要逐步重拾信心。OBJconfidence, trust, strength4.to cover sth so that it is higher or stronger than before增高；加强[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]▸ˌbuilt-ˈup
adjective
[usually before noun]1.covered with many houses or buildings建筑物多的；建筑物密集的；布满建筑物的◆The speed limit is lower in built-up areas. 在房屋密集的地区车辆限速要低一些。2.built-up shoes, boots, or heels have extra height added（鞋子、靴子或鞋跟）增高的，垫高的●ˌbuild yourself ˈup➡build sb/yourself up●ˈbuild upon sth, ˈbuild sth upon sth, etc.➡build on sth, ˈbuild sth on sth, etc.