build up
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: To accumulate gradually
逐渐积累,逐步增加
Acumularse gradualmente
徐々に蓄積する、高まる
서서히 축적되다, 고조되다
To increase over time.
随时间增加。可以是积极的(积累力量、声誉)或消极的(紧张、压力增加)。暗示稳定、渐进的增长。
Aumentar con el tiempo. Puede ser positivo (desarrollar fuerza, reputación) o negativo (tensión, presión que aumenta). Sugiere crecimiento constante e incremental.
時間をかけて増加する。ポジティブ(体力、評判を築く)にもネガティブ(緊張、プレッシャーが高まる)にも使える。着実で段階的な成長を示唆する。
시간이 지남에 따라 증가하다.
Base verb: build
Particle: up
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together
Examples
- Tension built up. 紧张气氛逐渐加剧La tensión fue aumentando緊張が高まった긴장이 고조되었다.
- Pressure builds up. 压力逐渐增加La presión va aumentandoプレッシャーが徐々に高まる압박감이 서서히 커진다.
- Traffic built up during rush hour. 高峰期车辆越来越多El tráfico fue aumentando en hora puntaラッシュアワー中に渋滞が起きた출퇴근 시간에 차가 밀렸다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: accumulating, increasing, gradual
Tone: warning
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- Build up逐渐积累Acumularse gradualmente徐々に蓄積する서서히 쌓이다
Origin & History
From gradual construction.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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