1. | [sing][u] 逐步的增长an increase in the amount of sth over a period of time |
a steady build-up of traffic in the evenings 晚间逐渐繁忙的交通 |
2. | [c][ususing] ~ (to sth) (重要事情的)准备期,准备过程the time before an important event, when people are preparing for it |
the build-up to the President's visit 总统访问前的准备工作 |
3. | [c][ususing] 宣扬;鼓吹a very positive and enthusiastic description of sth that is going to happen, that is intended to make people excited about it |
The media have given the show a huge build-up. 传媒为这次演出大力造势。 |