| 单词 | buildup |
| 释义 | buildup /bild"up'/, n. 1. a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number. 2. a process of growth; strengthening; development: the buildup of heavy industry. 3. an accumulation, as of a particular type of material: a buildup of salt deposits. 4. an increase, as in potential, intensity, or pressure: A buildup of suspense began halfway through the movie. 5. a progressive or sequential development: the buildup of helium atoms from hydrogen. 6. praise or publicity designed to enhance a reputation or popularize someone or something: The studio spent $100,000 on the new star's buildup. 7. a process of preparation designed to make possible the achievement of an ultimate objective: a lengthy buildup to a sales pitch. 8. encouragement; a psychological lift: Every time I need a buildup, I look at her picture. Also, build-up. [1925-30, Amer.; n. use of v. phrase build up] |
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