| 词汇 | build up to |
| 释义 | Phr V build up to builds, building, built build up to sth to gradually prepare yourself for a particular occasion or eventYou can't start by running long distances - you've got to build up to it in stages. build-up noun singular usually + toHe got a lot of media coverage in the build-up to the elections. build up to sth to gradually prepare yourself to do something more difficult than you have done before: "I may run for Congress," Bush said, "but it's something I'll have to build up to."build up to doing sth John's already done a few short stories, and now he's building up to writing a novel.■ SIMILAR TO: work up to sthbuild-up n singular the time spent preparing for a particular occasion or event, especially when people talk or write about it a lot in newspapers, on television etc+ to the build-up to the general election build up to (something)1. To reach something gradually. I know you're building up to your point, but you're also putting your audience to sleep. You can't just walk into the gym and grab the 50-pound weights—you need to build up to that! 2. To become or develop into something gradually. The issues that you're trying to ignore in your relationship will build up to serious problems in time. build up to something1. [for a person] to lead up to something or advance to doing or saying something. I can tell you are building up to something. What is it? 2. [for a situation] to develop into something. The argument is building up to something unpleasant. |
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