constitute
英['kɒnstɪtjuːt]
美['kɑnstətut]
英英释意
- 1. form or compose;
- "This money is my only income"
- "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"
- "These constitute my entire belonging"
- "The children made up the chorus"
- "This sum represents my entire income for a year"
- "These few men comprise his entire army"
- 2. create and charge with a task or function;
- "nominate a committee"
- 3. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting";
- "The branches made a roof"
- "This makes a fine introduction"
- 4. set up or lay the groundwork for;
- "establish a new department"