Definitions
v. to build something or put it in an upright position
搭建；竖立
adj. standing straight up rather than bending or lying down
直立的；挺直的
Example
We erected our tent beside the lake before sunset.
日落前，我们在湖边搭好了帐篷。
Local authorities plan to erect temporary shelters for families whose homes were damaged by severe flooding.
地方政府计划搭建临时住所，安置房屋因严重洪灾受损的家庭。
Collocations
- erect a tent
- erect a monument
- stand erect
Word family
- erection (n.)
Usage tip
动词比 build 正式；形容词常见于 stand erect。
FAQ
- What does erect mean?
- to build something or put it in an upright position standing straight up rather than bending or lying down
- How is erect pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈrekt/, US /ɪˈrekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
