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• 形容人，尤指男性，体格强壮、肌肉发达或身材匀称。

Describes a person, especially a man, who has a strong, muscular, or well-proportioned body.

1. Physically strong or muscularA2informal

   Having a strong, well-developed, or muscular body.

   肌肉发达

   • He is a very built man from years of weightlifting.
   • The athlete is tall and built.
   • She is naturally built with broad shoulders.

   同义词brawnybufffithuskymuscularstrappingsturdytoned

   反义词delicatefeeblefrailpunyscrawnyweak

2. Constructed or madeA1formal

   Formed or created by assembling parts or materials.

   建造的

   • The house is built of brick and stone.
   • This bridge was built over a hundred years ago.
   • The car is built for speed and efficiency.

   同义词fabricatedmademanufacturedput upraised

• 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