erect/ɪ'rekt/

v.

➊ put sth in an upright position

➋ build sth such as a building or bridge

v. [T]

➊ 竖立：erect the tent 支起帐篷

➋ 建造：erect a new bridge 架设一座新桥

◇The monument was erected in her honor. 这座纪念碑是纪念她而建的。

构词e- + rect （= right径直）→set up

同根 direct; erect; rectangle