reconstitute

IPA/ˌriːˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/
KK[rikˈɑnstətˌut]IPA/ˌriːˈkɑːnstɪtuːt/

reconstitute — verb

  • reconstitutepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • reconstituteshe / she / it
  • reconstitutedpast simple
  • reconstituting-ing form

1. to make dried or powdered food usable again by mixing water into it until it bec

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to make dried or powdered food usable again by mixing water into it until it becomes soft or liquid like before

例句

Ayesha reconstituted the dried mushrooms in warm water before making the soup.

reconstitute + dried food + in water

The nurse reconstituted the powdered milk and poured it into the baby's bottle.

同義詞
  • rehydrate

    more technical and often used in science, sports, or food packaging

  • soak

    simpler and less formal; often describes leaving food in liquid

  • mix up

    informal phrase often used for powdered drinks or baby formula

反義詞

文法句型

reconstitute + dried/powdered food

reconstitute + noun phrase + with/in + water

用法筆記

Most often used on food labels, cooking instructions, and medical feeding directions. Everyday conversation often uses simpler verbs such as soak or mix up instead.

常見錯誤

❌I reconstituted the tea by adding sugar.
✅I sweetened the tea by adding sugar.
💡adding sugar changes the taste, not the food's original form.
❌She reconstituted the bread by cutting it in half.
✅She cut the bread in half.
💡this sense needs water or another liquid to bring dried food back.

2. to bring a group or organization together again in a new structure, often after

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to bring a group or organization together again in a new structure, often after it has been broken up or changed

例句

The board voted to reconstitute the committee with two student members.

reconstitute + committee + with + new members

After the merger, Constanza was asked to reconstitute the sales team.

同義詞
  • reorganise

    broader and more common; can describe smaller changes as well

  • restructure

    focuses on changing the internal arrangement or hierarchy

  • reform

    emphasises improvement by correcting faults, especially in public bodies

反義詞
  • disband

    to break up a group instead of forming it again

  • dissolve

    formal verb for officially ending a committee or organisation

文法句型

reconstitute + organization/group

reconstitute + noun phrase + as/with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Common in formal writing about boards, committees, parties, and other organised bodies. It often appears with as or with to show the new structure or membership.

常見錯誤

❌The company reconstituted the logo last week.
✅The company redesigned the logo last week.
💡this sense is about rebuilding a group or organisation, not changing one object.
❌We reconstituted the picnic after lunch.
✅We restarted the picnic after lunch.
💡reconstitute is used for formal groups or bodies, not casual events.