building
noun uk/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ us/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
A2 [ C ]建筑物;房屋
a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory
The once-empty site was now covered with buildings. 一度空荡荡的地方现在布满了建筑物。
Synonyms: construction (BUILDING)edifice erection (BUILDING)structure (BUILDING)
A2 [ U ]修建，建造;建筑业
the process or business of making structures such as houses or factories
building costs 建筑造价
He started off in the building trade before opening his own restaurant. 在开餐馆以前他做建筑生意起家。
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- The art department and the main college are in two separate buildings.
- Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
- Modern office buildings have false floors, under which computer and phone wires can be laid.
- The police entered the building by the side door.
- We expect the building work to be completed ahead of schedule.