To build on that point…
Neutral Polite
What it really means
A smooth way to contribute in a seminar by agreeing with someone and adding to their idea. Easier than starting a new argument, and it makes the discussion feel like teamwork.
Chinese explanation
研讨课发言的顺畅方式：先呼应别人的观点，再补充自己的想法。比另起炉灶容易，也让讨论更有协作感。
Example conversation
A: The novel uses the house as a symbol of memory.
B: To build on that point, the locked room could stand for the memories she avoids.
A：小说把房子作为记忆的象征。
B：接着这个观点说，那个锁着的房间可能代表她回避的记忆。
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