building blocks
US /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ blɑks/
UK /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ blɒks/
复数名词
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积木, 拼搭积木
a set of solid blocks, typically made of wood or plastic, used as a child's toy for building things
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The children spent hours playing with their building blocks, creating tall towers and intricate castles.
孩子们花了好几个小时玩他们的积木，建造高塔和复杂的城堡。
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The toddler stacked the colorful building blocks one on top of the other.
蹒跚学步的孩子把彩色的积木一个接一个地堆起来。
2.
基本要素, 组成部分
fundamental units or components from which something is made or constructed
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Trust and communication are the essential building blocks of any strong relationship.
信任和沟通是任何牢固关系的基本要素。
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Learning basic arithmetic is a crucial building block for understanding more complex mathematics.
学习基本算术是理解更复杂数学的关键组成部分。