B2 noun 中性

building

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

A permanent structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or factory, designed for human use or storage. In an academic sense, it refers to the physical embodiment of architecture and engineering within a specific environment.

例句

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1

I live in that tall apartment building across the street from the park.

I reside in that high-rise residential structure located opposite the park.

2

The historical building was officially designated a national landmark by the council.

The ancient structure was formally recognized as a site of national importance by the local government.

3

Check out that cool-looking building with all the neon lights!

Look at that interesting structure decorated with bright colored lights!

词族

名词
building
Verb
build
形容词
built
相关
builder
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记忆技巧

Think of the letters: B-U-I-L-D-I-N-G. A 'Builder' 'Uses' 'Iron' 'Lumber' and 'Designs' 'In' 'New' 'Ground'.

快速测验

The old abandoned ______ was finally renovated into a community center.

正确!

正确答案是: building

例句

1

I live in that tall apartment building across the street from the park.

everyday

I reside in that high-rise residential structure located opposite the park.

2

The historical building was officially designated a national landmark by the council.

formal

The ancient structure was formally recognized as a site of national importance by the local government.

3

Check out that cool-looking building with all the neon lights!

informal

Look at that interesting structure decorated with bright colored lights!

4

The architectural design of the building reflects early post-modern influences in urban planning.

academic

The style and structure of the edifice demonstrate characteristics of early post-modern city design.

5

Our company is scheduled to move to a new office building in the central business district next month.

business

Our firm is planning to relocate to a new commercial structure in the city center next month.

词族

名词
building
Verb
build
形容词
built
相关
builder

常见搭配

office building a building used for commercial or professional work
building materials the supplies used to construct a structure
residential building a structure where people live
derelict building a building in bad condition and no longer used
public building a structure owned by the government for public use

常用短语

building block

a basic unit from which something more complex is developed

character building

the process of developing a person's moral qualities

bridge building

the activity of improving relationships between different groups

容易混淆的词

building vs construction

'Building' is the finished structure, while 'construction' usually refers to the process of making it.

building vs edifice

'Edifice' is a much more formal and literary word for a large, imposing building.

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使用说明

Use 'building' for any man-made structure with walls and a roof. It is a countable noun and can be modified by its function, such as 'school building' or 'government building'.

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常见错误

Learners often use the verb form 'build' when they mean the noun 'building'. Additionally, they may say 'making a building' instead of 'constructing a building'.

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记忆技巧

Think of the letters: B-U-I-L-D-I-N-G. A 'Builder' 'Uses' 'Iron' 'Lumber' and 'Designs' 'In' 'New' 'Ground'.

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词源

Derived from the Old English 'byldan' meaning to build or construct, which comes from 'bold' (a dwelling).

语法模式

Countable noun Plural form: buildings Can function as a gerund (the act of building)
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文化背景

In many cultures, the height and age of buildings are symbols of economic status and historical preservation.

快速测验

The old abandoned ______ was finally renovated into a community center.

正确!

正确答案是: building

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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