erect

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

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。

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

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

Stand reasonably erect, your arms hanging naturally. 尽可能站直，双臂自然下垂。