built-up

形容词 adj.
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英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Made of sections or layers, one on top of the other.
    — Built-up weights in the wheels balance the revolving and 50 per cent of the reciprocating weight.
  2. Having increased in size, quantity, or intensity over time; accumulated.
    — The stained-glass windows were cleaned; years of built-up soil removed from the murals; the wooden pews sanded and refinished, the kneeling benches covered with soft new carpeting.
  3. Constructed or enhanced.
    — She picketed the skewbald paint with the others, then filled the coffeepot at the creek and started a fresh batch brewing on the built-up fire.
  4. Having buildings, especially having residences and high population density.
    — It was all more built-up, she claimed, more busy; and there were objects around which were new and unidentifiable.
  5. (of an area of land) Having street lights and therefore subject to a 30 mph speed limit. UK
  6. (of an area of land) Having specific traffic signaling and therefore usually subject to a maximum 50 km/h speed limit. Europe
    — He contended that the speed limit of 80 km/h on motorways, outside a built-up area, which concerns inter alia goods vehicles did not apply to such a vehicle, which is subject to the limits relating to passenger cars.

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