Constituent Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

constituent

noun

快速理解

What does "Constituent" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Constituent"?

指組成整體的部分,或指有權投票選舉代表的人。

  1. 1

    組成部分

    EN: a component or part that makes up a larger whole

    翻譯: 構成整體的一個組成部分或要素。

  2. 2

    選民

    EN: a voter in a particular district represented by an elected official

    翻譯: 在特定選區內,有權投票選出代表的選民。

  3. 3

    構成要素

    EN: an essential structural element of something

    翻譯: 某事物結構上的基本要素。

小提醒:注意區分:作為名詞的「constituent」(組成部分/選民)和形容詞的「constituent」(構成的、組成的)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Constituent" in English

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A few days later he received a letter from a constituent saying how much she admired him, had met him at a fete and asking for a signed photograph.

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Definitions(定義)

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1. a member of a constituency who elects a representative

選區選民,選舉代表的人

The politician listened carefully to the concerns of her constituents.

這位政治人物仔細聆聽她的選民所關心的問題。

He promised to fight for the interests of his constituents in parliament.

他承諾會在議會中為他的選民爭取利益。

2. a component part of something

組成部分,成分

Hydrogen and oxygen are the constituents of water.

氫和氧是水的組成成分。

The committee analyzed the various constituents of the complex problem.

委員會分析了這個複雜問題的各個組成部分。

3. a word or group of words that functions as a unit in a sentence

句子成分,構成句子的單詞或詞組

In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog', 'the quick brown fox' is a constituent.

在「敏捷的棕色狐狸跳過懶惰的狗」這個句子中,「敏捷的棕色狐狸」是一個句子成分。

Grammarians study how constituents combine to form sentences.

文法學家研究句子成分如何組合形成句子。

4. being a part of a whole

組成的,構成的

We must analyze the constituent elements of the system.

我們必須分析這個系統的組成元素。

The constituent parts of the machine were manufactured in different countries.

這台機器的組成部件是在不同國家製造的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Constituent"?How to make natural sentences with "Constituent"?
PatternMeaningExample
constituent + of + [something]...的組成部分The chapter is a constituent of the larger book. (這一章是這本大部頭書的組成部分。)
[something] + has + constituents...有組成部分Every political party has its core constituents. (每個政黨都有其核心支持者。)
a + [adjective] + constituent一個...的組成部分She is a vital constituent of our research team. (她是我們研究團隊中至關重要的一員。)
the + constituent + parts/elements組成部分/要素We must analyze the constituent elements of the compound. (我們必須分析這種化合物的組成元素。)

用法說明

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constituent of vs constituent in

  • constituent of 通常用於表示一個整體的組成部分或成員,強調其歸屬關係。
  • constituent in 則較少見,可能用於表示在某個過程、混合物或情境中的構成元素。
  • 在描述政治選區的選民或組織的成員時,幾乎總是使用 constituent of
  • 在化學或材料科學中,描述混合物成分時,兩者都可能出現,但 constituent of 更為普遍。 EN: The hydrogen atom is a fundamental constituent of water. 翻譯: 氫原子是水的基本成分。

EN:This mineral is a key constituent in the alloy, providing strength.

翻譯:這種礦物是該合金的關鍵成分,能提供強度。

EN:She listens to the concerns of every constituent of her district.

翻譯:她傾聽她選區每一位選民的關切。

EN:Various groups were constituents in the coalition that formed the government.

翻譯:多個團體是組成該政府的聯盟中的成員。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,尤其是涉及部分與整體的關係或政治選民時,應優先使用 constituent of

易混淆對比

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constituent vs component

「constituent」強調作為整體中不可或缺的組成部分,常帶有政治或法律上的代表性意涵;「component」則泛指任何系統或結構中的零件或要素,較為通用且技術性。

constituent vs element

「constituent」指構成一個特定整體的組成部分;「element」則更基礎,指最基本、不可再分的成分、要素或化學元素。

constituent vs ingredient

「constituent」是較正式的通用術語,指任何整體的組成部分;「ingredient」特指混合物(尤其是食物、藥品、配方)中的成分。

口語用法

How is "Constituent" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Constituent"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及一個群體中的特定成員時,會使用這個詞。 EN: So one constituent of the group actually stood up and voiced a different opinion. 翻譯: 所以那個團體裡的一個成員真的站起來表達了不同的意見。

EN:We need to hear from every constituent before we make a final decision.

翻譯:在做出最終決定前,我們需要聽取每一位成員的意見。

語氣強調

用於強調某事物是構成整體不可或缺的一部分,帶有鄭重或正式的語氣。 EN: Trust is a key constituent of any strong relationship. 翻譯: 信任是任何穩固關係的一個關鍵組成部分。

EN:That ingredient isn't just an add-on; it's a fundamental constituent of the sauce.

翻譯:那個成分不只是附加品,它是這個醬汁的基本構成要素。

停頓填充

在較為正式的討論或演講中,說話者可能用此詞作為思考時的填充詞,以連接思緒。 EN: The proposal addresses several concerns—uh—the main constituent being cost. 翻譯: 這個提案解決了幾個問題——呃——主要的構成部分是成本。

EN:We looked at all the factors, and, you know, the most important constituent... was timing.

翻譯:我們考慮了所有因素,然後,你知道,最重要的組成部分...是時機。

正式書寫提醒:在學術或正式商業文件中,"constituent" 是精確且適當的用詞。但在極度口語化或非正式的日常對話中(例如朋友閒聊),使用 "part"、"member" 或 "piece" 會更為自然。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Constituent"?What fixed phrases with "Constituent" should I remember?

key constituent

adj + constituent

關鍵成分;關鍵選民

active constituent

adj + constituent

活性成分

constituent part

constituent + noun

組成部分

constituent assembly

constituent + noun

制憲會議;國民大會

major constituent

adj + constituent

主要成分;主要選民群體

satisfy one's constituents

verb + possessive + constituents

滿足選民(或支持者)

chemical constituent

adj + constituent

化學成分

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Constituent"?Which "Constituent" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The company's main constituent is to increase profits.

The company's main objective is to increase profits.

「Constituent」作為名詞指「組成部分」或「選民」,不用來表示「目標」或「目的」。應使用「objective」、「goal」或「aim」。

×We need to analyze the constituent of the problem.

We need to analyze the components of the problem.

「Constituent」通常指物理或抽象實體的具體「組成部分」。當談論問題的「各個方面」或「因素」時,使用「components」、「aspects」或「factors」更自然。

×This is a very constituent element for success.

This is a very essential/crucial element for success.

「Constituent」是名詞,不作為形容詞使用來表示「重要的」或「必要的」。形容詞形式「constituent」意為「組成的」、「構成的」(如:constituent parts),但不帶有「重要性」的含義。

×The manager met with a constituent to discuss the new policy.

The manager met with a stakeholder/representative to discuss the new policy.

「Constituent」特指政治代表所服務的「選民」。在商業或一般組織情境中,應使用「stakeholder」、「client」、「member」或「representative」等更合適的詞。

×Water is a main constituent for life.

Water is a main component/requirement for life.

雖然「constituent」和「component」都可譯為「成分」,但「constituent」更強調是某個整體的「構成部分」。對於生命所需的「條件」或「要素」,使用「requirement」或「essential element」更準確。

詞形變化

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