انگریزی

reconstruction

gb/ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/
B2 انگریزی
~ 7900
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rebuilding after damage or destruction

The process of building or fixing something again after it was damaged or destroyed.

استعمال کا انداز: the reconstruction of [something] (after [event])
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'construction' and 'reconstruction'. 'Construction' is the first building of something, while 'reconstruction' is building it again after damage. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: say 'the reconstruction of the bridge', not 'the reconstruction for the bridge'. Remember that 'reconstruction' is a noun; the verb is 'reconstruct', not '*reconstruction*'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
rebuilding (More informal and everyday; focuses only on the physical act of building again, without the broader social or economic sense that 'reconstruction' can have.)
متضاد الفاظ
destruction (Refers to breaking or ruining something, which is the opposite of rebuilding it.)
لفظی تراکیب
post-war reconstruction |urban reconstruction |reconstruction of the city |reconstruction of the economy |massive reconstruction project |reconstruction efforts
موضوعات
society |politics |business |infrastructure |daily_life |housing |work
مثالیں
  • The government announced a ten-year plan for the reconstruction of the region after the floods.
  • Tourism has played a key role in the reconstruction of the city’s economy.
  • Roads and bridges are still in reconstruction two years after the earthquake.
  • International aid helped pay for the reconstruction of schools and hospitals.
  • The museum closed for a major reconstruction of its main hall.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • After the war, the country began a long reconstruction.
  • The reconstruction of the bridge will take two years.
  • They raised money for the reconstruction of the old church.
  • Reconstruction of the town started after the fire.
  • Many people worked on the reconstruction of the houses.
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surgery to rebuild a body part

A medical operation where doctors rebuild or change the shape of part of the body after injury, illness, or removal.

استعمال کا انداز: [type of] reconstruction of [body part]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reconstruction' with 'plastic surgery' or think it is always cosmetic. In medicine, 'reconstruction' focuses on restoring normal shape and function, often after injury or cancer, while purely cosmetic operations are usually called 'cosmetic' or 'aesthetic' surgery.
ہم معنی الفاظ
restorative surgery (More formal and less common; emphasizes restoring normal form and function rather than simply changing appearance.)
متضاد الفاظ
amputation (Refers to surgically removing a limb or body part, which is the opposite of rebuilding or restoring it.)
لفظی تراکیب
breast reconstruction |facial reconstruction |knee reconstruction |jaw reconstruction |reconstruction surgery |plastic and reconstruction
موضوعات
health |medicine |body
مثالیں
  • She decided to have breast reconstruction after her mastectomy.
  • The clinic specializes in hand and wrist reconstruction following severe accidents.
  • Advances in facial reconstruction have greatly improved outcomes for burn victims.
  • He will need ligament reconstruction if he wants to play sports again.
  • The doctor explained the risks and benefits of jaw reconstruction surgery.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She had breast reconstruction after cancer treatment.
  • The man needed knee reconstruction after the car accident.
  • New methods make facial reconstruction safer and faster.
  • The hospital offers free reconstruction for some patients.
  • The doctor said reconstruction could help him use his arm again.
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U.S. post–Civil War period

In U.S. history, the time after the Civil War when the government tried to rebuild the Southern states and give rights to former slaves. It is usually written with a capital R: Reconstruction.

استعمال کا انداز: (the) Reconstruction (Era / period)
عام غلطی:
Learners may write 'reconstruction' with a small 'r' when referring to the historical period; in this context, it is usually capitalized as 'Reconstruction'. They may also confuse the general idea of rebuilding after war with this specific U.S. historical period.
ہم معنی الفاظ
post–Civil War era (A descriptive historical phrase; similar time period but less specific than the formal term 'Reconstruction'.)
متضاد الفاظ
antebellum period (Refers to the time before the American Civil War, contrasting with the postwar Reconstruction period.)
لفظی تراکیب
during Reconstruction |the Reconstruction Era |Reconstruction policies |Radical Reconstruction |the end of Reconstruction |Reconstruction governments
موضوعات
history |politics |society |law
مثالیں
  • Many textbooks now present Reconstruction as a missed opportunity to build a more equal society.
  • During Reconstruction, federal troops occupied parts of the South to enforce new laws.
  • The film explores how Reconstruction shaped race relations in the United States.
  • Reconstruction ended in 1877, leading to the rise of Jim Crow laws.
  • Scholars continue to debate whether Reconstruction should be seen as a failure or a partial success.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Reconstruction began after the American Civil War.
  • During Reconstruction, many new laws were made in the South.
  • Reconstruction is an important topic in U.S. history classes.
  • Some people say Reconstruction did not go far enough.
  • Reconstruction ended when federal troops left the South.
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re-creating the past from evidence

The process of making a picture, model, or story of how something looked or happened in the past, using the facts and clues you have.

استعمال کا انداز: a reconstruction of [event / scene / object / building]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use 'reconstruction' when they simply mean 'story' or 'version'. 'Reconstruction' suggests that the version is built carefully from evidence, not just imagined or told freely.
ہم معنی الفاظ
re-creation (Focuses on making something again, often visually or for entertainment; 'reconstruction' suggests a more careful, evidence-based process.)
متضاد الفاظ
distortion (Creating a false or misleading version of events, which contrasts with the aim of accurate reconstruction.)
لفظی تراکیب
crime scene reconstruction |3D reconstruction of the crash |historical reconstruction |computer reconstruction |reconstruction of the accident |forensic reconstruction
موضوعات
science |crime |history |education
مثالیں
  • Detectives used video footage to create a detailed reconstruction of the robbery.
  • The documentary includes a computer reconstruction of the plane crash.
  • Archaeologists made a reconstruction of the temple to show visitors what it once looked like.
  • The historian’s book is a careful reconstruction of life in the medieval town.
  • A forensic reconstruction of the victim’s face helped identify the remains.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Police did a reconstruction of the crime scene.
  • The TV show showed a reconstruction of the accident.
  • We saw a reconstruction of an old Roman house in the museum.
  • Scientists used computers for a 3D reconstruction of the building.
  • The book is a reconstruction of what happened that night.
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hypothetical earlier language form

In linguistics, the careful guessing of how an older form of a language or word looked and sounded, using facts from related languages.

استعمال کا انداز: the reconstruction of [proto-language / earlier form / word]
عام غلطی:
Learners may think a 'reconstruction' in linguistics is a proven fact. In fact, it is an educated, systematic guess based on evidence, and different researchers may propose different reconstructions.
ہم معنی الفاظ
hypothesis (A general scientific guess; in linguistics, a reconstruction is a specific, structured hypothesis about a past language form.)
متضاد الفاظ
attested form (A word or form that is directly recorded in texts, the opposite of a reconstructed, hypothetical form.)
لفظی تراکیب
linguistic reconstruction |phonological reconstruction |Proto-Indo-European reconstruction |reconstruction of the proto-form |sound-system reconstruction |reconstruction of a root
موضوعات
language |science |academia |education |communication
مثالیں
  • The reconstruction of the Proto-Indo-European root is marked with an asterisk.
  • Her dissertation focuses on the reconstruction of the language’s vowel system.
  • Linguistic reconstruction suggests that the word originally meant 'house'.
  • Different scholars have proposed competing reconstructions of this verb stem.
  • Careful reconstruction can reveal links between languages that seem unrelated today.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • In historical linguistics, reconstruction is very important.
  • The book gives a reconstruction of many old word forms.
  • A star (*) is used to show a reconstruction in the text.
  • They compared many languages to make the reconstruction.
  • The teacher showed us one possible reconstruction of the word.
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IPA
GB/ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
re - con - struc - tion (4 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (struc)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: reconstruction
  • Plural: reconstruction, reconstructions
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
reconstructions noun
Core family
reconstruct verb B2 construction noun A2 construct verb B1
Related words
constructive adjective B2 constructively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconstructive adjective destructive adjective B1 destruction noun B1
Advanced or less common
reconstructive adjective deconstruct verb deconstruction noun
عبارات

breast reconstruction

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/bɹˈɛst ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase technical

surgery to rebuild a breast

An operation where doctors rebuild the shape of a woman’s breast, often after part or all of it has been removed because of cancer.

مثالیں
  • Her doctor discussed different options for breast reconstruction.
  • Many women choose breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.
  • Insurance may cover breast reconstruction in some countries.

economic reconstruction

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/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase formal

rebuilding an economy

Steps taken to rebuild and improve a country’s economy after a war, crisis, or big problem.

مثالیں
  • The new government promised rapid economic reconstruction after the crisis.
  • Economic reconstruction will require both foreign investment and local reforms.
  • Aid agencies met to discuss economic reconstruction in the region.

facial reconstruction

1
/fˈeɪʃəl ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase technical

surgery to rebuild the face

An operation where doctors repair and rebuild the face after serious injury, burns, or disease.

مثالیں
  • He underwent facial reconstruction after the car accident.
  • Modern facial reconstruction can greatly improve both function and appearance.
  • The charity funds facial reconstruction for children born with severe deformities.

post-war reconstruction

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/pˈoʊst wˈɔɹ ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase

rebuilding after a war

The work of rebuilding a country or area after a war, including buildings, roads, and the economy.

مثالیں
  • The plan for post-war reconstruction focused on housing and transport.
  • International loans played a major role in Europe’s post-war reconstruction.
  • Post-war reconstruction can take decades in countries hit by long conflicts.

Reconstruction Era

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/ɹˌikənstɹˈʌkʃən ˈɛɹə/
fixed phrase formal

U.S. Reconstruction Era period

The period in U.S. history, just after the Civil War, when the government tried to rebuild the South and give rights to former slaves.

مثالیں
  • Many laws passed during the Reconstruction Era were later overturned.
  • The museum’s new exhibit focuses on the Reconstruction Era in the American South.
  • Some historians argue that the Reconstruction Era reshaped the U.S. Constitution.

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