How do you use "build" in a sentence?

They're building a new shopping centre nearby. She's been building her career for over twenty years. He has an athletic build.

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Q: What does "build" mean?

To construct something by putting parts together Build means to construct or create something by assembling materials or parts. It can also refer to developing or establishing something abstract like relationships or confidence. As a noun, it describes someone's body shape. Common expressions include 'build up' (increase gradually), 'build on' (use as a foundation), and 'built to last' (made durably).

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Significado: To construct something by putting parts together

建造，建设，体格

construir, edificar, constitución física

建てる、構築する、体格

짓다, 구축하다, 체격

Build means to construct or create something by assembling materials or parts. It can also refer to developing or establishing something abstract like relationships or confidence. As a noun, it describes someone's body shape. Common expressions include 'build up' (increase gradually), 'build on' (use as a foundation), and 'built to last' (made durably).

「build」意味着通过组装材料或部件来建造或创造某物。它也可以指发展或建立抽象的事物，如关系或信心。作为名词，它描述某人的体型。常见表达包括「build up」（逐渐增加）、「build on」（以…为基础）和「built to last」（经久耐用）。

«Build» significa construir o crear algo ensamblando materiales o piezas. También puede referirse a desarrollar o establecer algo abstracto como relaciones o confianza. Como sustantivo, describe la forma del cuerpo de alguien. Las expresiones comunes incluyen «build up» (aumentar gradualmente), «build on» (usar como base) y «built to last» (hecho para durar).

「build」は、材料や部品を組み立てて何かを建設または作成することを意味します。また、人間関係や自信などの抽象的なものを発展させたり確立したりすることも指します。名詞としては、誰かの体型を表します。一般的な表現には「build up」（徐々に増やす）、「build on」（〜を基盤として使う）、「built to last」（長持ちするように作られた）があります。

build는 재료나 부품을 조립하여 무언가를 건설하거나 만드는 것을 의미합니다. 관계나 자신감처럼 추상적인 것을 발전시키거나 확립하는 것을 가리키기도 합니다. 명사로는 체형을 나타냅니다. 일반적인 표현으로는 'build up'(점차 늘리다), 'build on'(기반으로 삼다), 'built to last'(오래가도록 만든) 등이 있습니다.

Ejemplos

They're building a new shopping centre nearby.
他们正在附近建一个新购物中心。
Están construyendo un nuevo centro comercial cerca.
近くに新しいショッピングセンターを建設中です。
근처에 새 쇼핑센터를 건설 중입니다.
She's been building her career for over twenty years.
她已经经营自己的事业二十多年了。
Ella ha estado construyendo su carrera durante más de veinte años.
彼女は20年以上キャリアを築いてきました。
그녀는 20년 넘게 경력을 쌓아 왔습니다.
He has an athletic build.
他有运动员的体格。
Tiene una constitución atlética.
彼はスポーツマン体型です。
그는 운동선수 같은 체격입니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'byldan' meaning 'to construct a house', from 'bold' (dwelling). Originally specific to constructing dwellings, it gradually broadened to mean constructing anything.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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