building block
noun/ˈbɪldɪŋ blɒk/
/ˈbɪldɪŋ blɑːk/
- [countable] a piece of wood or plastic used as a toy for children to build things with
enlarge image积木；塑料积木 - building blocks[plural] parts that are joined together in order to make a large thing exist
组成部分；构成要素 - Single words are the building blocks of language.
单词是语言结构的基本单位。
- Single words are the building blocks of language.