constitute
Significado: To form or make up something, or to be the components or elements of something
Constitute means to be the parts that form a whole, or to formally establish something such as a committee or organisation. It's often used in formal or academic contexts to describe what something is made of or what it amounts to, as in 'this constitutes a breach of contract.'
Ejemplos
- Women constitute over half of the workforce in this sector. 在这个行业中,女性占劳动力的一半以上。Las mujeres constituyen más de la mitad de la fuerza laboral en este sector.この分野では女性が労働力の半分以上を占めています。이 분야에서 여성이 노동력의 절반 이상을 차지합니다.
- Twelve people constitute a jury in criminal trials. 在刑事审判中,十二人组成陪审团。Doce personas constituyen un jurado en los juicios penales.刑事裁判では12人が陪審員を構成します。형사 재판에서 12명이 배심원단을 구성합니다.
- This action could constitute a serious offence. 这一行为可能构成严重的违法行为。Esta acción podría constituir un delito grave.この行為は重大な犯罪を構成する可能性があります。이 행위는 중대한 범죄에 해당할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'constitutus', past participle of 'constituere' meaning 'to set up, establish, arrange', from 'con-' (together) + 'statuere' (to set up), from 'stare' (to stand). Related to 'constitution', 'statute', and 'institute'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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