| 释义 |
build up
transitive verb
1.
a. : to construct or erect gradually, little by little, piece by piece, or layer by layer
b. : to construct (a whole, as a wheel) of separate parts
2.
a. : to obstruct or close by building
< they built up the door between the two houses >
b. : to obstruct or fill with buildings
< the fields where we played are all built up now >
3. : to develop, increase, or improve especially by successive increments
< he built up his business by good service and attention to detail >
< anyone can build up his constitution by heeding a few simple rules >
as
a. : to add fuel to and freshen (a fire)
b. : to enhance the prominence of
< she had a talent for building up minor roles >
especially : to give favorable publicity to
< they built him up with a series of articles and broadcasts >
c. : to increase the voltage or current of (an electric generator or circuit)
d. : to stimulate or arouse the interest or emotions of (as a team) especially with a particular aim in view
< the coach built the team up to a fighting pitch >
intransitive verb
: to increase especially by successive increments — used chiefly of pressure |