erection
noun uk/ɪˈrek.ʃən/ us/ɪˈrek.ʃən/
(BUILDING)
[ U ] formal建立;建造
the act of building or making a structure
They approved the erection of an electric fence around the prison. 他们准许在监狱周围架设电铁丝网。
[ C ]建筑物
a building or other structure
This splendid if extraordinary erection from the last century is a local landmark. 这座上世纪的建筑物尽管有些古怪却很壮观，是当地的一个标志性建筑。
Synonyms: buildingconstruction (BUILDING)edifice structure (BUILDING)
(PENIS)
[ C ]（阴茎）勃起
When a man has an erection, his penis is temporarily harder and bigger than usual and points up.
to get/have an erection 勃起