Definitions
n. a structure with walls and a roof
建筑物；楼房
n. the activity of constructing houses or other structures
建筑；建造
Example
Our apartment building has a garden on the roof.
我们住的公寓楼屋顶上有一个花园。
Improving insulation in older buildings can reduce energy consumption and lower heating costs for residents.
改善老旧建筑的隔热性能可以减少能源消耗，降低居民的取暖费用。
Collocations
- office building
- building materials
- building site
- historic building
Word family
- build (v.)
- builder (n.)
- rebuild (v.)
Usage tip
指建筑物时可数，指建造活动时通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does building mean?
- a structure with walls and a roof the activity of constructing houses or other structures
- How is building pronounced?
- UK /ˈbɪldɪŋ/, US /ˈbɪldɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
