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| /ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːt/ |
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| 1 | linking verb if several people or things constitute something , they combine to form it 组成；构成；形成 |
| one of the countries that constitute the European Union 欧盟的成员国之一 |
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| 2 | linking verb if something constitutes something else , it is considered to be that thing 被视为 |
| This letter does not constitute an offer of employment. 这封信并不能视为一封工作录用函。 |
| The invasion constitutes a clear violation of our sovereignty. 侵略明摆着是对我们主权的侵犯。 |
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| 3 | T usually passive to formally establish an organization , institution , government etc and give it the authority to operate 设立，成立（组织、机构、政府等） |
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