「build-up」主要指逐漸累積或增強的事物，也指預先的宣傳或準備。
累積物
EN: a gradual accumulation of something
翻譯: 某物的逐漸累積
增強
EN: an increase in amount, intensity, or strength
翻譯: 數量、強度或力量的增加
宣傳造勢
EN: exaggerated praise or publicity before an event
翻譯: 活動前誇大的讚揚或宣傳
準備過程
EN: the process of preparing for something
翻譯: 為某事做準備的過程
小提醒：注意「build-up」常指「逐漸形成」的過程或狀態，與單次或瞬間的「建造」不同。
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Liz Diller: Architecture is a special effects machine
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“So the audience is dispersed, focused attention and dramatic build-up and climax are all replaced by a kind of attenuated attention that's sustained by a sense of apprehension caused by the fog, And this is very much like how the Victorian novel used fog in this way.”
1. a gradual increase in amount, intensity, or size
數量、強度或規模的逐漸增加
There has been a steady build-up of traffic on this road over the last decade.
過去十年來，這條道路的交通流量一直在穩步增加。
The build-up of tension before the final exam was almost unbearable.
期末考前的緊張情緒累積幾乎令人難以忍受。
2. the process of developing or strengthening something over time
隨時間發展或強化某事物的過程
The team focused on the build-up of their defensive skills during training.
球隊在訓練期間專注於加強他們的防守技巧。
Years of careful planning went into the build-up of her successful business.
她成功的企業是經過多年精心規劃才建立起來的。
3. a layer of a substance that collects on a surface
在表面上積聚的一層物質
The mechanic cleaned the build-up of grease inside the engine.
技師清除了引擎內部積聚的油汙。
Regular brushing helps prevent the build-up of plaque on your teeth.
定期刷牙有助於防止牙菌斑在牙齒上堆積。
4. the period of preparation and increasing excitement before an important event
重要事件發生前，準備和興奮感逐漸增加的時期
The media coverage during the build-up to the championship was intense.
冠軍賽前的媒體報導非常密集。
In the build-up to the product launch, the company released several teaser videos.
在產品發布前的準備期，公司發布了幾支預告影片。
5. excessive praise or promotion intended to make something seem very impressive
旨在使某事物看起來非常出色的過度讚揚或宣傳
The movie didn't live up to the huge build-up it received from critics.
這部電影未能達到評論家們對它的高度讚譽。
I think the build-up for the new restaurant was a bit exaggerated.
我覺得對這家新餐廳的宣傳有點誇大了。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| build-up + of + [noun] | （某物）的累積、堆積 | There was a dangerous build-up of gas in the basement. (地下室裡有危險的瓦斯累積。) |
| build-up + to + [noun/event] | 為（某事件）的鋪墊、準備 | The media coverage was part of the build-up to the election. (媒體報導是為選舉所做的鋪墊之一。) |
| a + [adjective] + build-up | 一種（形容詞）的累積/增強 | The gradual build-up of pressure eventually caused the leak. (壓力的逐漸累積最終導致了洩漏。) |
| during the build-up to... | 在…的準備/醞釀期間 | Tensions were high during the build-up to the final match. (在決賽的醞釀期間，氣氛非常緊張。) |
EN:You need to brush regularly to prevent plaque from building up.
翻譯:你需要定期刷牙以防止牙垢堆積。
EN:The military build-up along the border caused international concern.
翻譯:邊境的軍事集結引起了國際關注。
EN:The army began to build up its forces in the region.
翻譯:軍隊開始在該地區集結兵力。
記住：名詞或形容詞用連字號的 build-up，表示動作或過程時則用分開的動詞片語 build up。
build-up vs accumulation
「build-up」強調逐漸增加或增強的過程，常帶有情感或張力；「accumulation」則較中性，指單純的數量或物質堆積。
build-up vs increase
「build-up」強調隨時間逐步、階段性的增強或累積；「increase」泛指任何形式或速度的數量、程度上升。
build-up vs development
「build-up」側重於數量、強度或壓力的累積；「development」側重於事物本身從簡單到複雜、從初階到成熟的演變過程。
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述一個逐漸累積的過程或狀態。 EN: There's been a real build-up of tension between them lately. 翻譯: 他們之間最近真的有一種緊張感在累積。
EN:So, after the build-up of all that hype, the movie was a bit disappointing.
翻譯:所以，在所有的炒作累積之後，這部電影有點令人失望。
用來強調某事物是經過長時間或大量累積的結果，帶有「大量的」、「長期的」語氣。 EN: That's years of emotional build-up right there. 翻譯: 那可是多年來情緒的累積啊。
EN:Don't ignore the grease build-up in the kitchen fan; it's a fire hazard.
翻譯:別忽略廚房抽油煙機裡累積的油垢，那是火災隱患。
在描述過程時，作為一個自然的停頓點，用來組織思緒或引出後續重點。 EN: The whole process... the build-up, the planning, the execution... it was exhausting. 翻譯: 整個過程… 前期的累積、規劃、執行… 真是累人。
EN:With the gradual build-up of evidence, we finally had a breakthrough.
翻譯:隨著證據逐漸累積，我們終於有了突破。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中（如報告、論文），建議使用更精確的單字替代口語化的 "build-up"，例如 "accumulation"、"increase"、"progression" 或 "buildup"（連字號可省略的拼寫更為正式）。
a build-up of
a build-up of [noun]
（某物）的累積、堆積
the build-up to
the build-up to [event]
（某事件）前的準備期、醞釀期、宣傳期
military build-up
[adjective] build-up
軍事集結、軍力擴張
gradual build-up
[adjective] build-up
逐漸的累積、漸進的增加
cause a build-up
cause/lead to a build-up
導致堆積、引起累積
during the build-up
during/in the build-up
在準備/醞釀期間
prevent the build-up of
prevent/avoid the build-up of [noun]
防止…的堆積
×There was build-up of pressure.
✓There was a build-up of pressure.
作為可數名詞，build-up 通常需要冠詞（a/the）或所有格代名詞（his/her/its）來修飾。
×There were many build-ups in the system.
✓There was a lot of build-up in the system.
Build-up 作為「累積物」時，通常視為不可數名詞，指累積的狀態或物質本身，而非可數的個別事件。若指多個「累積過程」，則可用複數。
×We noticed a build up of traffic.
✓We noticed a build-up of traffic.
作為名詞時，正確拼寫為帶連字符的「build-up」。動詞片語「build up」則分開寫。
×The build-up for tension was intense.
✓The build-up of tension was intense.
名詞 build-up 後面通常接介系詞「of」來引導所累積的事物（如 tension, pressure, plaque）。「for」多用於表示目的或對象，不適用於此。
×We need to reduce the build-up the pressure.
✓We need to reduce the build-up of pressure.
錯誤句子混淆了名詞「build-up」和動詞片語「build up」。名詞「build-up」後需接「of」來連接名詞，不能直接接賓語。