build-up
build-up — 名詞
1. a larger amount of something that has slowly grown over time
積聚
逐漸累積形成的量
a larger amount of something that has slowly grown over time
A build-up of ice blocked the freezer door by Monday morning.
到了週一早上，冰箱門都被積聚的冰卡住了。
collocation: a build-up of + material
Doctors found a build-up of fluid behind Omar's knee after the fall.
醫生在 Omar 跌倒後，發現他膝蓋後方有液體積聚。
Weeks of silence created a build-up of tension in the office.
幾週的沉默，讓辦公室裡的緊張感慢慢積聚。
The sink smelled bad because grease build-up had narrowed the pipe.
水槽會發臭，因為油脂積聚讓管子變窄了。
- accumulation
more formal and often used in writing
- increase
broader; does not always suggest a slow process
- growth
often used for living things, business, or numbers
文法句型
a build-up of + pressure/ice/tension/material
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' and a noun naming what has collected, such as ice, pressure, or tension.
2. the publicity and excited talk that make people eager for a person, product, or
造勢
宣傳與熱烈討論帶來的熱度
the publicity and excited talk that make people eager for a person, product, or event before they experience it
Online build-up around the drama made tickets sell out in an hour.
那場舞台劇的網路造勢，讓門票一小時內就賣光了。
build-up around + event
Local food blogs created so much build-up that the new cafe filled on opening day.
在本地美食部落格的造勢下，那家新咖啡館開幕日就客滿了。
Months of build-up turned the singer's comeback show into a major event.
幾個月的造勢，讓這位歌手的回歸演唱會成了大事。
The company tried to create build-up for its app with short teaser videos.
公司用簡短的預告影片替新 app 造勢。
- silence
no public attention or discussion
- indifference
lack of excitement from the public
文法句型
build-up around/for + person, event, or product
用法筆記
This sense usually refers to attention created before a launch, performance, or public appearance, not reactions after people have already seen it.
常見錯誤
3. the lead-in time before an important event, when people prepare and wait for it
前期準備
重大事情開始前的準備時段
the lead-in time before an important event, when people prepare and wait for it to begin
The build-up to the election filled the town with posters and debates.
選舉前期準備期間，城裡到處都是海報和辯論活動。
pattern: the build-up to + event
During the build-up to the wedding, Beatrix checked every table plan twice.
在婚禮前期準備期間，Beatrix 把每張桌次表都核對了兩遍。
Fans loved the build-up before the final, especially the team parade.
球迷很喜歡決賽前的前期準備氣氛，尤其是球隊遊行。
The build-up to launch day kept the whole design team busy.
發表日前的前期準備，讓整個設計團隊都忙個不停。
- lead-up
very close in meaning and often interchangeable
- preparation
focuses more on practical work than on public atmosphere
- run-up
common in British English for the period before an event
- aftermath
the period after an important event
文法句型
the build-up to + event
the build-up before + event
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'to' and the name of an event such as an election, final, launch, or wedding.
build-up — 片語動詞
1. to grow larger, stronger, or more intense over time
增大；增強
數量、力量或感受慢慢變強
to grow larger, stronger, or more intense over time
Dark clouds built up over the coast by late afternoon.
到了下午較晚時，沿海上空的烏雲愈來愈厚。
intransitive: change happens by itself
Traffic built up outside the stadium after the concert ended.
演唱會結束後，體育場外的車流越來越多。
As the speech continued, hope built up among the workers.
隨著演講繼續，工人之間的希望逐漸增強。
Small debts built up during Mia's first month in the city.
Mia 剛到城裡的第一個月，小額債務越積越多。
文法句型
build up
build up over time
用法筆記
This sense describes change happening by itself. The subject is often a feeling, amount, line of cars, or pressure.
2. to praise or promote someone or something so strongly that expectations rise ver
吹捧
大力誇讚或宣傳到抬高期待
to praise or promote someone or something so strongly that expectations rise very high
Critics built up the young actor before most people saw the film.
影評人在大多數人看電影前，就開始吹捧那位年輕演員。
build up + person before release
The ad campaign built the phone up as the answer to every problem.
那波廣告把這支手機吹捧成能解決所有問題的答案。
Liang kept building the restaurant up, so we expected something perfect.
Liang 一直吹捧那家餐廳，所以我們原本期待它會完美無缺。
Sports radio built the rookie up all week before his first game.
體育電台整週都在吹捧那名新人，直到他第一次上場前。
文法句型
build up + person/thing
build + person/thing + up
用法筆記
Often suggests that the praise may be exaggerated, especially when it happens before people can judge the person or thing for themselves.
常見錯誤
3. to make a person or body stronger and healthier, especially after illness or wea
強健
讓人或身體恢復並變得更強壯
to make a person or body stronger and healthier, especially after illness or weakness
The trainer built the runner up with short walks and light weights.
教練用短程步行和輕重量訓練，把那名跑者練得更強健。
build + person + up
Hot soup helped build Elena up after her stomach virus.
熱湯幫助 Elena 在腸胃型感冒後把身體養得更強健。
The rehab plan built the cyclist up slowly after surgery.
那套復健計畫在手術後慢慢把那名自行車選手練得更強壯。
Three weeks at home built the puppy up before the long trip.
在家休養三週後，那隻小狗在長途旅行前變得更強健了。
- strengthen
most direct neutral choice
- restore
focuses on bringing someone back after weakness
- fortify
more formal and often about health or energy
文法句型
build up + person/animal
build + person/animal + up
用法筆記
Usually takes a person or animal as the object and often appears with food, rest, exercise, or treatment.
4. to create or expand something step by step until it becomes solid or successful
建立
一步步發展出穩固的事物
to create or expand something step by step until it becomes solid or successful
Ife built up a small baking business from her apartment kitchen.
Ife 從公寓廚房一步步建立起一家小型烘焙生意。
build up + business
The school built up trust with parents through weekly meetings.
學校透過每週會議，和家長建立起信任。
Over ten years, Imran built up a network of helpful clients.
十年間，Imran 建立起一張可靠客戶的人脈網。
The village library built up its collection through book donations.
那間村立圖書館靠著捐書，逐步建立起自己的館藏。
文法句型
build up + business/trust/reputation/collection
用法筆記
The object is usually something that takes time to grow, such as a business, trust, experience, or a collection.
5. to add material until something becomes higher, thicker, or stronger than before
加厚；堆高
一層層加上去使其更高或更結實
to add material until something becomes higher, thicker, or stronger than before
Workers built up the riverbank with sandbags before the storm arrived.
工人用沙包把河岸堆高，好在暴風雨來前加強防護。
build up + structure + with + material
The chef built the cake up with three thin layers of cream.
主廚用三層薄薄的奶油，把蛋糕加厚成更高的樣子。
Farmers built up the soil with compost after the dry season.
乾季過後，農民用堆肥把土壤加厚、養得更肥。
The mason built the old wall up again with fresh stone.
泥水匠又用新石材把那道舊牆堆高了。
文法句型
build up + wall/bank/soil
build + object + up + with + material
用法筆記
Often used for walls, riverbanks, soil, and other physical things that become stronger through extra material.
build-up — 動詞
1. to make something increase little by little, often through repeated additions or
逐步增加
讓數量、程度或力量一點點變大
to make something increase little by little, often through repeated additions or stages
The coach built up the training load gradually before the tournament.
教練在比賽前，逐步增加了訓練量。
build up + amount over stages
Engineers built up pressure in the pipe during the safety test.
工程師在安全測試期間，逐步增加了管線裡的壓力。
The charity built up supplies in the hall before the storm.
慈善團體在暴風雨前，逐步增加了大廳裡的物資存量。
Repeated practice built up the student's speed on the piano.
反覆練習，逐步增加了那名學生的鋼琴速度。
文法句型
build up + load/pressure/supplies/speed
用法筆記
The object is something that can rise in amount or strength, often because more is added over time or because effort is repeated.
2. to gather or grow steadily until there is a noticeable amount
累積
慢慢聚集到能明顯感受到
to gather or grow steadily until there is a noticeable amount
Dust built up under the sofa while the family was away.
這家人外出時，灰塵慢慢累積在沙發底下。
build up under/in/on + place
Anger built up in Eli after months of unfair shifts.
經過幾個月不公平的排班後，Eli 心裡的怒氣慢慢累積。
Cars built up at the bridge after the lane closed.
車道封閉後，車輛在橋邊慢慢累積起來。
Interest built up on the loan while David missed payments.
David 漏繳款項期間，貸款利息一直累積上去。
- accumulate
formal and very close in meaning
- gather
common for crowds, speed, or strength
- mount
often used for problems or pressure
- clear
to remove what has collected
- drain away
used when a liquid or amount gradually disappears
文法句型
build up in/on/under + place
build up at + location
用法筆記
The subject is usually something that collects by itself, such as dust, traffic, anger, or interest.
3. to improve someone's strength, confidence, or reputation by giving support, time
增強
使力量、信心或名聲變得更好
to improve someone's strength, confidence, or reputation by giving support, time, or practice
Daily swimming built up Anthony's shoulder after the injury.
每天游泳，讓 Anthony 受傷後的肩膀逐漸增強。
build up + body part through practice
The mentor's advice built up the intern's confidence at work.
導師的建議，增強了那名實習生在工作上的信心。
Years of fair service built up the mayor's reputation in town.
多年的公正服務，增強了市長在鎮上的名聲。
Protein shakes built up the calves of the young dancer.
蛋白飲讓那位年輕舞者的小腿力量逐步增強。
- strengthen
direct and neutral
- bolster
often used for confidence, support, or reputation
- improve
broader and less focused on gradual support
文法句型
build up + confidence/reputation/muscle
build up + person/body part
用法筆記
Often takes a person or quality as the object, and the cause is usually support, practice, food, or time.