building

• 用作形容词，描述与建造建筑物或构筑物有关的；也指正在建造中的。

Used as an adjective to describe something related to the construction of buildings or structures.

1. In the process of constructionA2formal

   Referring to a structure that is being built or constructed.

   正在建造的

   • The building site was busy with workers.
   • They live near a building project.
   • The building crane was visible from miles away.

   反义词builtcompletedfinished

2. Increasing or developingB1formal

   Relating to growth, development, or accumulation.

   不断增长的

   • There is a building pressure to meet the deadline.
   • The company is in a building phase of expansion.
   • She felt a building tension in the room.

   同义词buddingdevelopingexpandinggrowingincreasingintensifyingmountingrising

   反义词decreasingdiminishingreducingweakening

• 指有墙壁和屋顶的建筑物，如房屋、学校或办公楼。

A noun referring to a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or office.

1. A1formal

   A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or office.

   建筑物

   • The tall building is the new office tower.
   • They are constructing a school building nearby.
   • The museum building is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.

   同义词constructionedificestructure

2. Process of constructionB1formal

   The act or process of constructing something.

   建造

   • Building a house takes several months.
   • The building of the bridge was completed last year.
   • Construction workers are involved in building projects.

   同义词assemblyconstructionerectionraising

• 动词，指通过组合材料或部件来建造、修建某物的过程，也指逐步创建、发展或建立抽象事物。

A verb used to indicate the act of constructing, creating, or developing something.

1. Construct physicallyA2formal

   To make something by putting materials together, especially buildings or structures.

   建造

   • They are building a new house next door.
   • Workers built the bridge in just two years.
   • The company builds custom furniture.

   同义词assembleconstructerectfabricatemakeput upraise

   反义词demolishdestroydismantlerazeruin

2. Develop graduallyB1formal

   To develop or increase something over time, like strength, business, or relationships.

   逐步发展

   • She built a successful career in marketing.
   • He built up his muscle strength through exercise.
   • They built a strong friendship over the years.

   同义词augmentboostdevelopenhanceestablishexpandgrowincreaseintensifystrengthen

   反义词destroyerodeundermineweaken

3. B1formal

   To create or establish something abstract, like a reputation or system.

   建立

   • The team built a new software application.
   • He built a reputation as a reliable expert.
   • Governments build policies to address economic issues.

   同义词createcultivatedevelopestablishforgeformfoundinstitute

   反义词demolishdestroyruinundermine

短语动词变体build inbuild onbuild upbuild upon