词汇 | buildup |
释义 | buildup 1 ENTRIES FOUND: buildup (noun) buildup /ˈbɪldˌʌp/ noun plural buildups buildup /ˈbɪldˌʌp/ noun plural buildups Learner's definition of BUILDUP 1 : an increase in something that occurs as time passes(逐步的)增长,增大,增强 [count] the country's military buildup [=an increase in the size of its military]国家的军力增强 There is a big traffic buildup on the highway.公路上的交通流量大大增加。 — often + of He had a buildup of fluid in the lungs.他肺里的积液越来越多。 a buildup of tension/pressure/stress压力的增加 [noncount] You should clean the mechanism regularly to prevent buildup of dirt.你应该定期清洁机件,防止灰尘积聚。 2 : things that are said to cause people to feel excited about something (such as a future event) or someone (such as a performer)宣传;造势;鼓吹 [noncount] After all the buildup [=hype, publicity], I expected the movie to be better than it actually was.所有这些宣传造势让我对这部电影颇为期待,而它实际上却没有那么好。 [count] Both players were given big buildups before the game.两名选手在赛前都得到了力捧。 3 [noncount] : a series of things that lead to an important event or occurrence(重大事件之前的)前奏,准备工作 — + to There have been many news stories during the buildup to the peace talks.在和谈的准备期间出现了许多新闻报道。 The story/movie/song has a great buildup to a terrific ending.这个故事/这部电影/这首歌曲为精彩的结尾做了绝妙的铺垫。 |
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