buildbuild 'bridges (between A and B/with sb)1.■if you build bridges between people who disagree on sth or who do not like each other, you try to find ways to improve the relationship between them﹙在有分歧的人之间﹚搭桥；与…建立联系:The police are trying to build bridges with the local community. 警方试图与当地社区建立联系。2.■build up/raise sb’s hopes 另见hopes