MINECRAFT BUILDS

        It’s true we have focused on a number of flashy and colorful blocks for our Build With It series. Every once in a while we like to revisit the basics like stone, or wood – or in this week’s case, brick. After all, even the brightest block can benefit from a strong foundation.
我们确实给我们每周的与之搭建系列列了不少华丽又多彩的方块主题。每过一段时间，我们就会去回归本心，讲一些基础的方块，比如木头或者试图——又或者，是本周的主题，砖块。毕竟，不积跬步无以至千里，基础是非常重要的。

A classic building material, the brick has been used throughout history and was one of Minecraft’s earliest materials. But one question remains – why are they red? Since most common bricks are made of clay and then fired in a kiln, the various red hues are a result of iron oxide which is drawn out as the temperature rises. Holding true to tradition, Minecraft bricks are also made of clay which is why most basic bricks are red.

作为一种经典的建筑材料，砖块的历史相当悠久了，在我的世界早期便加入了游戏。有一个问题是，为什么这些砖块是红色的呢？大部分的砖块都是由粘土制胚，然后在窑中烧制而成，所以在高温之下，会烧制出氧化铁，使得砖块透出红色。就像是现实里一样，游戏里的砖块也是粘土烧制而成，所以我们的砖块也基本是红色的。

Available in slab, stair, brick, and wall form, the brick lends itself to all forms of builds, both classic and modern. You could use it as the flooring in your home, as a clever pathway, or even build an entire brick house (like thecommonpeople has done above). Brick is a striking start for any foundation and ready to be paired with many of our previous Build With It materials you may have lying around in abundance, like cobblestone and quartz . While real-world bricks typically take mortar or another adhesive to connect, laying brick in Minecraft is much easier – no extra materials required!

砖块可以做成台阶、楼梯、砖还有墙的形式，砖在建筑里可以适应各种形式，古典与现代均可。你也可以将其铺在地上作为地板，或者建条曲径通幽处，甚至可以做套全砖房（就像是thecommonpeople做的那样。）砖块作为任何种类的基石都算得上是惊鸿一睹，而且与我们之前的与之搭建主题方块都能很好的契合，比如说圆石以及石英。，虽然现实生活中的砖块之间一般需要像是泥浆之类的腻子作为粘接，但是游戏里则简单的多，直接铺就完事了！

          One of the most common uses in both the real world and our virtual one is using brick to create fireplaces. It’s a great choice for any home. Bricks are durable, with the same blast resistance as other stone material, and cannot be set on fire.
不管是在现实中还是在游戏里，砖块最常见的用途之一果然还是用砖来制作壁炉。这对任何一个居所来说都是一种不错的选择。砖非常扎实，有着和其他石头一样的抗爆性，而且也点不着。      

          Why not take a look at some creative creations from other community members to inspire your next build?
为什么不让社区里的一些创意建筑给你带来一些启发呢？

          Get ready to have your builds sparkle and shine as we turn our attention to building with emerald and diamond! Want to help inspire the rest of the community with your creations? Just email [email protected] with screenshots of your creation and some info about what you’ve created. If you’re lucky, you may just see your build featured in an upcoming article.
准备好让你的建筑璀璨生辉了吗？因为我们接下来的主题要有绿宝石与钻石了！想让你的建筑给别人带来灵感吗？朝[email protected]发一封电子邮件吧，附上你的建筑截图以及一些必要的说明。如果你足够幸运的话，接下来的文章之中，有你一份哦！
            

    【小爱 译自官网 2020 年 05 月 08 日发布的 Build with It: Brick!；原作者 Nova Barlow】
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