build-up

build-up
ˈbuild-up noun [countable usually singular]
1. an increase over a period of time
    build-up of
    a heavy build-up of traffic on the motorway
2. a description of someone or something before an event, in which you say they are very special or important:
    The presenter gave her a big build-up.
3. the length of time spent preparing an event:
    I was running 20 miles a week in my build-up for the race.
⇨ build up at build¹

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