building block

英語

名詞

building block (複數 building blocks)

1. (字面義) 基礎
   1. 積木
2. (比喻義) 基本成分

   Words are the building blocks of a language. ― 詞語是語言的基本成分。

   Cells are the building blocks of life. ― 細胞是生命的基本成分。

參見

• stepping stone
• stumbling block