construct

/kənˈstrʌkt/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈstrʌkt/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈstrəkt/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkɒn.strʌkt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːn.strʌkt/ (ame, ipa)

construct — verb

  • constructpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • constructshe / she / it
  • constructedpast simple
  • constructing-ing form

1. to make something large or complex, such as a building, bridge, or system, by jo

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make something large or complex, such as a building, bridge, or system, by joining separate parts or materials together

例句

The city has constructed a new hospital near the old market square.

present perfect: construct + direct object (hospital)

It took the team over two years to construct the main bridge across the river.

impersonal it + to-infinitive: it took + time + to construct

同義詞
  • build

    more general and informal; the usual word for making anything physical

  • assemble

    focuses on putting ready-made parts together rather than building from raw materials

  • erect

    used for putting up tall or vertical structures such as walls, tents, or statues

反義詞
  • demolish

    to completely destroy a structure

文法句型

construct + [something]

用法筆記

More formal than the everyday verb "build"; often used for large-scale, long-term projects or things made from multiple distinct components.

常見錯誤

❌They constructed a small shelf in their bedroom.
✅They built a small shelf in their bedroom.
💡'construct' sounds overly formal for small, simple DIY projects.
❌The birds constructed a nest in the tree.
✅The birds built a nest in the tree.
💡'construct' is not used for animal-made things in everyday English.

2. to accurately draw a shape, line, or angle in mathematics using strict rules and

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to accurately draw a shape, line, or angle in mathematics using strict rules and tools such as a compass or ruler

例句

First, construct a circle with a radius of exactly five centimetres.

imperative: construct + [geometric shape] + dimensions

Amira learned to construct an equilateral triangle using only a compass and a ruler.

learned + to-infinitive: learned to construct [shape] using [tools]

同義詞
  • draw

    general term; does not imply the strict mathematical rules that 'construct' does

  • plot

    used for marking points or coordinates on a graph rather than geometric shapes

文法句型

construct + [geometric shape/figure]

用法筆記

Restricted to geometry and technical drawing. The tools typically mentioned are a compass, a ruler (straightedge), and a protractor.

常見錯誤

❌Construct a graph showing sales data.
✅Draw a graph showing sales data.
💡'construct' in maths is reserved for compass-and-ruler geometric figures, not general charts.
❌The student constructed a line between the two points on the map.
✅The student drew a line between the two points on the map.
💡'construct' implies a precise geometric procedure, not casual drawing.

construct — noun