英语词组build onto是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

build on(to) (something)

To use something as a foundation and expand upon or add to it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "build" and "on(to)." This kitchen is far too small—we'll need to build an addition onto it. And to build on Katie's point about romanticism in the text, the description of nature at the beginning of chapter 2 is a fine example of that.

build (up)on something

1. to construct something on a particular space. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) Are you going to build upon this land? Yes, we will build on it.

2. to start with something and add to it. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) Our progress has been good so far. Let's build on it. We will build upon the success of our forebears.

build something (up)on something

1. Lit. to construct something on the base of something else. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The ancients built their houses upon the houses of earlier people.

2. Fig. to add to and develop something that already exists. We have a good reputation and we must build on it. He has to build on his strong friendships with the customers.

build something on(to) something

and build something on

to construct an extension onto a building. We are going to build a garage onto this side of the house. We will build on a new garage. The people next door are not going to build anything on.

build on(to) something

and build on

to add to something by constructing an extension. Do you plan to build onto this house? Yes, we are going to build on.

build on

Also, build upon. Add as an extension; use as a basis or foundation. For example, They decided to build on an addition, or She was building all her hopes on passing the exam. John Locke had this idiom in his treatise on government (1689): "Sovereignty built on 'property' . . . comes to nothing." [Late 1600s]

build on

or build upon

1. To construct something on the base of something else: She wants to build a new house on that hill. The pioneer built a small cabin upon the plain.

2. To use something as a basis or foundation on which to develop something else: The company built its hiring policy on the principle of fairness. The efficiency of our department is built on hard work.

词组	build onto
释义	phrasebuild onto 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. (redirected from build onto) build on(to) (something) To use something as a foundation and expand upon or add to it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "build" and "on(to)." This kitchen is far too small—we'll need to build an addition onto it. And to build on Katie's point about romanticism in the text, the description of nature at the beginning of chapter 2 is a fine example of that. build (up)on something 1. to construct something on a particular space. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) Are you going to build upon this land? Yes, we will build on it. 2. to start with something and add to it. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) Our progress has been good so far. Let's build on it. We will build upon the success of our forebears. build something (up)on something 1. Lit. to construct something on the base of something else. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The ancients built their houses upon the houses of earlier people. 2. Fig. to add to and develop something that already exists. We have a good reputation and we must build on it. He has to build on his strong friendships with the customers. build something on(to) something and build something on to construct an extension onto a building. We are going to build a garage onto this side of the house. We will build on a new garage. The people next door are not going to build anything on. build on(to) something and build on to add to something by constructing an extension. Do you plan to build onto this house? Yes, we are going to build on. build on Also, build upon. Add as an extension; use as a basis or foundation. For example, They decided to build on an addition, or She was building all her hopes on passing the exam. John Locke had this idiom in his treatise on government (1689): "Sovereignty built on 'property' . . . comes to nothing." [Late 1600s] build on or build upon v. 1. To construct something on the base of something else: She wants to build a new house on that hill. The pioneer built a small cabin upon the plain. 2. To use something as a basis or foundation on which to develop something else: The company built its hiring policy on the principle of fairness. The efficiency of our department is built on hard work.
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