| 单词 | constitute |
| 释义 | constitute —constitute /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/ aep /ˈkɑːn.stɪ.tuːt/ verb [L only + noun, not continuous] FORMAL (BE CONSIDERED AS) ↑Verb Endings for constitute ► C1 to be or be considered as something: » This latest defeat constitutes a major setback for the government.Thesaurus+: ↑Existing and being• • • Extra Examples:» The long-term unemployed now constitute a sort of underclass.» The publishers claim that the book constitutes 'the first sequential exposition of events and thus of the history of the revolution'.» The takeover of the embassy constitutes a blatant violation of international law.» They felt that our discussions with other companies constituted a breach of our agreement.» Her refusal to sell the house constituted a major blow to our plans.verb [L not continuous] (FORM PART OF) ↑Verb Endings for constitute ► C1 to form or make something: » Women constitute about ten percent of Parliament.» The under-18s constitute nearly 25 percent of the town's population.Thesaurus+: ↑Comprising and consisting of , ↑Including and containing |
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