| 释义 |
●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。OBJ collection, 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。OBJ business, 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。OBJ confidence, 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 |