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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
build-up


ˈbuild-up [build-up build-ups] BrE NAmE noun
1. singular, uncountable an increase in the amount of sth over a period of time
a steady build-up of traffic in the evenings
carbon dioxide build-up in the atmosphere
2. countable, usually singular ~ (to sth) the time before an important event, when people are preparing for it
the build-up to the President's visit
the build-up to her wedding
3. countable, usually singular a very positive and enthusiastic description of sth that is going to happen, that is intended to make people excited about it
The media have given the show a huge build-up.

Example Bank:
The leak led to a slow build-up of carbon dioxide.

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