Word
body-build
noun
体格；体型
the physical constitution or build of the human body
- 1.
constitution of the human body
人体的体质
人体的体质；体格
In use
He has a strong body-build from years of weightlifting.
Her slender body-build makes her an excellent candidate for ballet.
A balanced diet and regular exercise are key to a healthy body-build.
have a/an [adjective] body-build
常用形容词描述体格类型。
He has a slim body-build.
他拥有苗条的体格。
[possessive] body-build + be + [adjective]
描述体格特征时常用系表结构。
Her body-build is athletic.
她的体格是运动型的。
with a/an [adjective] body-build
介词短语作定语修饰人。
He is a man with a sturdy body-build.
他是一个体格健壮的男人。
Common mistakes
I want to body-build my body.I want to improve my body-build.
‘body-build’是名词，意为‘体格’，不能用作动词。正确表达‘改善体格’需用动词‘improve’加名词‘body-build’。
He is into body-build.He is into bodybuilding.
‘body-build’指体格，而‘bodybuilding’才指健美运动。此处应使用正确的名词形式。
Connections
Confusing words
- physique
- 体格 · 与body-build同义，但更为常用；body-build为复合词，使用较少。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.