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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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