build up

• 短语动词，表示随着时间推移逐渐增加、积累或增强某事物。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of gradually increasing, accumulating, or strengthening something over time.

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1. Accumulate graduallyinformal

   To increase or accumulate something over time.

   逐步积累

   • Dust builds up on the shelves if you don't clean them.
   • She built up a large collection of stamps.
   • Stress can build up if you don't take breaks.

   同义词accrueaccumulateaggregateamasscollectgatherpile upstockpile

   反义词depletediminishdissipatedrain

2. informal

   To develop or strengthen something, such as a skill, business, or relationship.

   发展或加强

   • He built up his confidence by practicing daily.
   • They built up the company from scratch.
   • We need to build up our savings for the future.

   同义词augmentboostcultivatedevelopenhanceestablishexpandfostergrowimproveincreasereinforcestrengthen

   反义词demolishdestroydismantleundermineweaken

3. Praise or promoteinformal

   To speak highly of someone or something to increase their reputation or popularity.

   吹捧

   • The coach built up the player's morale before the game.
   • Critics built up the movie as a masterpiece.
   • She built up her friend's achievements in the speech.

   同义词aggrandizeboostextolhypelaudpraisepromotepufftout

   反义词belittlecondemncriticizedecrydenigratedeprecatedisparage

基本动词build