Constitute Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

constitute

verb

快速理解

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

表示組成、構成或建立某事物,常用於正式或法律情境。

  1. 1

    組成、構成

    EN: to form or make up something

    翻譯: 指組成或構成某事物的整體。

  2. 2

    等同於、被視為

    EN: to be considered to be something

    翻譯: 指在法律或正式意義上被視為等同於某事物。

  3. 3

    建立、設立

    EN: to establish or give legal form to an institution

    翻譯: 指正式建立或設立一個機構、組織或法律實體。

小提醒:注意:constitute 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞,不需加介系詞如 'of'。例如:'These parts constitute a whole.'(正確),而非 'constitute of a whole'。

發音(How to Pronounce "Constitute" in English

How to pronounce "Constitute" in English?"Constitute" US vs UK pronunciation

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It would also constitute a massive distraction for management of a company, especially a small eight-man shop like my company.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Constitute"?How does "Constitute" change by context?

1. to be the parts or members that form something

組成,構成

Women constitute a significant portion of the workforce.

女性構成了勞動力的重要部分。

These five chapters constitute the first volume of the book.

這五章構成了這本書的第一卷。

2. to be considered to be something

被視為,被認為是

His actions constitute a breach of contract.

他的行為被視為違反合約。

Does such a small mistake constitute negligence?

這麼小的錯誤能被認為是疏忽嗎?

3. to formally establish or set up an organization, institution, or body

設立,建立(組織、機構)

The committee was constituted to investigate the incident.

成立該委員會是為了調查這起事件。

They constituted a new government after the election.

選舉後,他們組建了新政府。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Constitute"?How to make natural sentences with "Constitute"?
PatternMeaningExample
constitute + noun構成,組成The three branches constitute the government. (這三個分支構成了政府。)
be constituted + of + noun由…組成The committee is constituted of experts from various fields. (該委員會由來自不同領域的專家組成。)
constitute + a/an + noun (e.g., threat, problem, crime)構成,形成(某種事物)His actions could constitute a breach of contract. (他的行為可能構成違約。)
constitute + a majority/minority佔據多數/少數Women constitute the majority of the workforce in this sector. (女性構成了該行業勞動力的大多數。)
What constitutes + noun?什麼構成了…?What constitutes a healthy diet is often debated. (什麼構成了健康飲食經常被討論。)

用法說明

How is "Constitute" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Constitute"?

constitute + noun phrase vs. constitute + gerund

  • "Constitute" 主要用作及物動詞,後面直接接名詞或名詞片語,表示「組成、構成、被視為」。
  • 不接不定詞 (to do),例如 "constitute to do" 是錯誤的用法。
  • 極少接動名詞 (doing)。雖然在非常正式的語境中,偶爾會看到 "constitute doing something" 來表示「構成做某事的行為」,但這非常罕見且生硬。
  • 最常見且正確的結構是 "constitute + (冠詞) + 名詞"

對比範例: EN: His actions constitute a serious breach of trust. 翻譯: 他的行為構成了嚴重的背信。

EN:Such a failure would constitute a violation of the agreement.

翻譯:這樣的失誤將構成對協議的違反。

EN:The three branches constitute the government.

翻譯:這三個分支構成了政府。

EN:The evidence is sufficient to constitute proof of his guilt.

翻譯:該證據足以構成他有罪的證明。

總結建議

建議始終使用 "constitute + 名詞/名詞片語" 的結構,避免使用 "constitute to do" 或 "constitute doing"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Constitute" and similar words?How to choose "Constitute" vs alternatives?

constitute vs compose

「constitute」強調組成整體的「成員」或「部分」,常用於被動語態「be constituted of」;「compose」則強調「構成」的動作或過程,常用於被動語態「be composed of」。

constitute vs form

「constitute」強調「本質上就是」或「法律上定義為」,較抽象且正式;「form」則指「形成」或「組成」的具體過程或結果,較為通用。

constitute vs consist

「constitute」是及物動詞,以「部分」為主語,表示「構成整體」;「consist」是不及物動詞,需搭配「of」,以「整體」為主語,表示「由...組成」。

constitute vs establish

「constitute」側重於「本質上構成」或「等於」;「establish」則強調「創建」、「設立」或「證實」某個實體或事實。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或總結他人觀點,或指出某個事實。 EN: So what you're saying is, these three factors constitute the main problem. 翻譯: 所以你的意思是,這三個因素構成了主要的問題。

EN:As the report shows, these incidents constitute a clear pattern of negligence.

翻譯:正如報告所示,這些事件構成了一種明顯的疏忽模式。

語氣強調

用於強調某事物是某個重要類別或情況的組成部分,帶有較正式的語氣。 EN: This doesn't just look bad—it could constitute a breach of contract. 翻譯: 這不只是看起來糟糕——它可能構成違約。

EN:For many, that kind of behavior would constitute harassment.

翻譯:對許多人來說,那種行為會構成騷擾。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找精確用詞時,作為填充詞使用,通常結構為「what constitutes...」。 EN: The real question is, what constitutes... a fair deal in this situation? 翻譯: 真正的問題是,什麼才構成... 這種情況下的公平交易?

EN:We need to define what constitutes... um, acceptable use of the equipment.

翻譯:我們需要定義什麼構成... 嗯,對設備的可接受使用。

注意:在非常隨意或快速的日常對話中,母語者可能會用更簡單的詞如 "make up"、"count as" 或 "is" 來代替 "constitute",以顯得更自然。

常見短語

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

constitute a threat

constitute + a/an + [noun]

構成威脅

constitute a violation

constitute + a/an + [noun]

構成違反

constitute the basis

constitute + the + [noun]

構成基礎

constitute a crime

constitute + a/an + [noun]

構成犯罪

constitute a majority

constitute + a/an + [noun]

構成多數

constitute an obstacle

constitute + a/an + [noun]

構成障礙

be constituted of

be constituted of + [noun phrase]

由...組成

constitute evidence

constitute + [uncountable noun]

構成證據

常見錯誤

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

×This action constitutes to a crime.

This action constitutes a crime.

「constitute」是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞,不需要加介系詞「to」。

×Women are constituting 50% of the workforce.

Women constitute 50% of the workforce.

「constitute」表示「組成、構成」時,通常描述一個恆常或事實性的狀態,因此多用簡單式,而非進行式。

×This is constituted by three parts.

This consists of three parts.

「constitute」是「A constitutes B」(A 組成 B),主動語態。若要表達「B 由 A 組成」,應使用「B consists of A」或「B is composed of A」。

×His rudeness constitutes me angry.

His rudeness makes me angry.

「constitute」不接「人 + 形容詞」的結構。它通常接名詞或名詞片語,表示「構成、等於、被視為」。表達「使某人...」應用「make」或其他動詞。

×We need to constitute a new plan.

We need to formulate / establish a new plan.

「constitute」主要指「組成一個整體」或「在法律/形式上被視為」,不常用於「制定計畫、規則」。制定計畫應用「formulate」、「draw up」或「establish」。

×This constitutes like a threat.

This constitutes a threat.

「constitute」本身已表示「等於是、構成了」,後面直接接名詞,不需要加「like」或「as」。

詞形變化

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