|
Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
build something up
▪ I. ˌbuild sthˈup derived
1. to create or develop sth
• She's built up a very successful business.
• These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages.
•I am anxious not to build up false hopes (= to encourage people to hope for too much).
•The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art.
•We've built up good relationships with our clients.
2. to make sth higher or stronger than it was before
•The sea defences have been built up to ensure that such a disaster will not strike again.
Main entry: ↑buildderived
▪ II. ˌbuild sb/sth ˈup derived
usually passive to give a very positive and enthusiastic description of sb/sth, often exaggerating your claims
•The play was built up to be a masterpiece but I found it very disappointing.
related noun ↑build-up (3)
Main entry: ↑buildderived
|
|
|
|
