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constitute

英 ['kɒnstɪtjuːt] 美['kɑnstətut]
  • vt. 组成,构成;建立;任命

英英释意


1. form or compose;
"This money is my only income"
"The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"
"These constitute my entire belonging"
"The children made up the chorus"
"This sum represents my entire income for a year"
"These few men comprise his entire army"
2. create and charge with a task or function;
"nominate a committee"
3. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting";
"The branches made a roof"
"This makes a fine introduction"
4. set up or lay the groundwork for;
"establish a new department"