Each president builds on/upon the success of each past president.每位总统都是在其前任成功的基础上发展进步的。

These classes will help students build on what they already know.这些课程将帮助学生在已有知识的基础上有所提高。

building upon past experiences/successes以过往的经验/成功为基础

He built [=based] his theory on recent studies.他以新近的研究为基础创建了自己的理论。

She has built her reputation as a talented artist on the strength of her earlier paintings.她凭借早期优秀的绘画作品确立了天才画家的声誉。

Their theory is built upon her research.他们的理论是建立在她的研究基础上的。