| 词汇 | build around |
| 释义 | Phr V build around builds, building, built build sth around sth to base something on something elseIt's a mistake to build your life around your work.The whole film is built around such an improbable storyline. build sth around/round sth to base something on information, facts, or ideas, and develop it from there: The plot is built around the themes of ambition and power. The prosecution's case was built around Firman's evidence. If the defense could prove he was lying, the whole case would collapse.■ SIMILAR TO: build on/upon build around (someone or something)1. Literally, to construct something around a particular area or thing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "build" and "around." When our kids were little, we built a fence around our pool so that they wouldn't be able to access it. 2. By extension, to create or develop something with a focus on a particular person or idea. A noun or pronoun can be used between "build" and "around." I can't believe they've decided to build the whole football team around that overpaid oaf. build aroundv. 1. To construct or develop something that surrounds or avoids something else: They built the highway around the center of town. If we build a fence around the plants, the goats won't be able to eat them. 2. To develop something based on someone or something: The story is built around two characters. I built my bookstore around the idea that people like to browse before they buy anything. |
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