Англійська

constitution

gb/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/ us/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
B1 Англійська
~ 2300
Значення
0 значень
Іменник B1 entity
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System of laws and principles

The main laws and rules that control how a country or group works.

Модель уживання: the constitution of [a country/organization]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitution' with 'institution'. 'Constitution' refers to laws and principles, while 'institution' refers to an established organization.
Синоніми
charter (Often refers to a formal document granting rights or outlining an organization's rules.)
Антоніми
anarchy (Refers to the absence of any governing laws or constitution.)
Словосполучення
written constitution |amend the constitution |under the constitution |constitutional rights |draft a constitution
Теми
government |law |politics |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The country's constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
  • She studied the U.S. Constitution in her political science class.
  • The new government promised to draft a democratic constitution.
  • Under the constitution, citizens have the right to vote.
Навчальні приклади
  • The constitution says people can speak freely.
  • We learned about the country's constitution in school.
  • The constitution gives people many rights.
Іменник B2 state
2

Person's physical health

How strong and healthy someone is.

Модель уживання: [someone] has a [adjective] constitution
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitution' in this sense with 'condition'. 'Condition' is broader and can refer to specific illnesses or states, while 'constitution' is about general health strength.
Синоніми
physique (Refers more to body shape and build rather than overall health resistance.)
Антоніми
frailty (Indicates physical weakness or vulnerability.)
Словосполучення
strong constitution |weak constitution |robust constitution
Теми
health |biology |body |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • She has a strong constitution and rarely gets sick.
  • His weak constitution made it hard for him to recover quickly.
  • Regular exercise can help improve your constitution.
Навчальні приклади
  • He has a strong constitution.
  • My grandmother has a weak constitution.
  • A good diet helps your constitution.
Іменник formal C1 entity
3

Structure or makeup of something

The parts or structure that make something what it is.

Модель уживання: the constitution of [something]
Синоніми
composition (More commonly used in everyday speech for describing makeup of things.)
Антоніми
disintegration (Refers to breaking apart rather than being structured.)
Словосполучення
chemical constitution |social constitution |genetic constitution
Теми
science |general |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The chemical constitution of water is hydrogen and oxygen.
  • The social constitution of the village has changed over time.
  • Scientists study the genetic constitution of plants.
Навчальні приклади
  • The earth has a special constitution.
  • Water has a simple constitution.
  • The city has a mixed constitution.
Граматика
Словникова форма
constitution
IPA
GB/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
US/kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
Склади й наголос
con - sti - tu - tion (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: constitution
  • Plural: constitution, constitutions
Споріднені слова
Forms
constitutions noun
Core family
constitutional adjective B2 constitute verb B2
Related words
constituent noun B2 constituency noun B2 constitutionally adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional adjective C1 unconstitutionally adverb
Advanced or less common
constitutionality noun constitutionalism noun C2 constitutive adjective
Вирази

amend the constitution

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/əmˈɛnd ðə kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase

Change official laws document

To officially change the main laws of a country or group.

Приклади
  • It takes a two-thirds vote in Congress to amend the U.S. Constitution.
  • Citizens voted to amend the constitution to allow more rights.

under the constitution

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/ˈʌndɚ ðə kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase

According to official laws system

As stated by the main laws of a country or group.

Приклади
  • Under the constitution, all citizens are equal before the law.
  • Under the constitution, the president serves for four years.

written constitution

1
/ɹˈɪtən kˌɑnstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase

A formally documented set of laws

A country's main laws written down in one document.

Приклади
  • India has a written constitution that came into effect in 1950.
  • A written constitution can help prevent misunderstandings about government powers.

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