constitute
gb/kˈɑnstətˌut/ us/kˈɑnstətˌut/
B2
英语
~ 2300
义项
0 个义项
动词
formal
B2
relation
1
Be the parts that make up something
To be the parts that together make something.
用法模式：
[parts] constitute [whole]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitute' with 'compose'. 'Constitute' is usually used for the parts making up the whole, while 'compose' is for describing what the whole is made of.
近义词
comprise (Slightly more common in everyday use; can be less formal.)
|
form (Simpler and more general; less formal tone.)
反义词
exclude (Means to leave something out of a whole.)
搭配
constitute a majority
|constitute a threat
|constitute a crime
|constitute evidence
主题
general
|law
|science
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Twelve months constitute a year.
- These actions constitute a clear violation of the rules.
- The committee is constituted by ten members from different departments.
- Your behavior could constitute harassment under the law.
学习者例句
- Four weeks constitute a month.
- These rooms constitute my apartment.
- Ten players constitute the team.
- These books constitute my whole library.
动词
formal
C1
action
2
Formally establish or set up
To officially start or create something.
用法模式：
to constitute [organization/system]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with 'institute'; both can mean to set up, but 'constitute' focuses on forming the body itself, not just starting activities.
近义词
establish (More common and widely used; slightly less formal.)
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found (Often used for starting organizations, especially historical or business contexts.)
反义词
dissolve (Means to officially end or close an organization or body.)
搭配
constitute a committee
|constitute a government
|constitute an authority
主题
law
|government
|business
例句
- The organization was constituted in 1995 to promote environmental awareness.
- A new panel will be constituted to review the policy.
- The treaty constitutes a new international body for trade regulation.
学习者例句
- The school was constituted in 1980.
- They will constitute a new group for the project.
- The city constituted a new council.
动词
formal
B2
relation
3
Be regarded as
To be thought of as something.
用法模式：
[something] constitutes [description/status]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes overuse this sense in casual speech; in everyday language, simpler verbs like 'is' or 'means' are more common.
近义词
amount to (Slightly less formal; often used in similar contexts.)
|
represent (Can mean to stand for or symbolize, but less about legal definitions.)
反义词
fail to qualify as (Means it does not meet the conditions to be considered as such.)
搭配
constitute a breach
|constitute misconduct
|constitute negligence
主题
law
|general
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Such behavior may constitute a breach of contract.
- These actions constitute a serious risk to safety.
- That remark does not constitute an apology.
学习者例句
- Missing school can constitute a problem.
- This act can constitute a crime.
- Such words may constitute an insult.
语法
词典原形
constitute
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstətˌut/
US/kˈɑnstətˌut/
音节与重音
con - sti - tute （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: constitute
- 3rd Person Singular: constitutes
- Present Participle: constituting
- Past: constituted
词族
Forms
constitutes
verb
constituting
verb
constituted
verb
Core family
constitution
noun B1
constitutional
adjective B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
constitutionally
adverb
constitutive
adjective
constitutionality
noun
reconstitution
noun
相关表达
be constituted by
1/bˈi kˈɑnstətˌutɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Be made up of parts
To be formed from certain parts or members.
例句
- The panel is constituted by experts from various fields.
- The council is constituted by elected members from each district.
constitute a breach of
1/kˈɑnstətˌut ə bɹˈit͡ʃ əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Be considered a violation of rules
To be officially seen as breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
例句
- Failing to pay on time may constitute a breach of contract.
- Damaging the property would constitute a breach of your lease agreement.