erect
verb [ T ] formal uk/ɪˈrekt/ us/ɪˈrekt/
(BUILD)
建立;建造
to build a building, wall, or other structure
The war memorial was erected in 1950. 这座战争纪念碑建于1950年。
The soldiers had erected barricades to protect themselves. 士兵们筑起了街垒用以自卫。
(MAKE VERTICAL)
竖立;使直立
to raise something to a vertical position
They erected a marquee to accommodate 500 wedding guests. 他们搭起了一个大帐篷以接待参加婚礼的500位客人。
erect
adjective uk/ɪˈrekt/ us/ɪˈrekt/
（腰板）直的;昂首挺胸的
standing with your back and neck very straight
He's very tall and erect for his 78 years. 尽管已经78岁了，他还是那样挺拔高大。
（尤指软组织）勃起的
When a part of the body, especially soft tissue, is erect, it is harder and bigger than usual, often pointing out or up.
an erect penis 勃起的阴茎
erect nipples 挺起的乳头