vt.

1. 建筑；造[O1]
   The house is built of wood.

   这房子是用木头建造的。

2. 建立；发展；增进[（+up）]
   You should build your arguments on facts.

   你的论点应建立在事实的基础上。

3. 生（火）

vi.

1. 建造，建筑
2. 增长，扩大

n.

1. 体格；体型[U][C]
   An elephant has a heavy build.

   大象躯体庞大。

v.

1. construct by putting parts or materials together.
   ▸ (build something in/into) incorporate something as a permanent part of.
2. increase in size or intensity over time.
   ▸ (build on) use as a basis for further development.

n.

1. the proportions of a person's or animal's body.
2. the style or form of construction of something.