a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory

The once-empty site was now covered with buildings. 一度空荡荡的地方现在布满了建筑物。

Synonyms: construction (BUILDING)edifice erection (BUILDING)structure (BUILDING)

the process or business of making structures such as houses or factories

building costs 建筑造价

He started off in the building trade before opening his own restaurant. 在开餐馆以前他做建筑生意起家。