erect /ɪˈrɛkt/ CET4 TEM4 ( erecting, erected, erects )

• 1. 

  V-T If people erect something such as a building, bridge, or barrier, they build it or create it. 建造 [正式]

  例：

  Opposition demonstrators have erected barricades in roads leading to the parliament building.

  反对派示威者在通往议会大厦的路上设置了路障。

  例：

  The building was erected in 1900-1901.

  该建筑建于1900-1901年间。

• 2. 

  V-T If you erect a system, a theory, or an institution, you create it. 创建

  例：

  Japanese proprietors are erecting a complex infrastructure of political influence throughout America.

  日本业主们正在全美国构建复杂的政治影响力网络。

• 3. 

  ADJ People or things that are erect are straight and upright. 直立的; 竖直的

  例：

  Stand reasonably erect, your arms hanging naturally.

  尽可能站直，双臂自然下垂。