build-up
noun[Cusually singular]
uk/ˈbɪld.ʌp/us/ˈbɪld.ʌp/build-upnoun[C usually singular](INCREASE)
anincrease,especiallyone that isgradual
增强，加强；增大
The build-up oftroopsin theregionmakeswarseemmorelikely.在这一地区集结军队加大了战争爆发的可能性。
build-upnoun[C usually singular](PRAISE)
asituationin which someone or something ispraised,advertised, ortalkedabout on the internet, innewspapers, etc.
赞扬；吹捧
Thegroupgot abigbuild-up beforetheirtour, beingtoutedby many as the next Beatles.在巡回演出前对该乐队进行了大规模的宣传，许多人将其吹捧为新一代甲壳虫乐队。
build-upnoun[C usually singular](PREPARATION)
UK
theperiodofpreparationbefore somethinghappens
事前准备期
There was a lot ofexcitementinthebuild-uptothe Olympics.奥运的前期准备工作中有许多让人激动的事。