[with obj.](常作 be construed)interpret (a word or action) in a particular way 解释;说明;诠释(词,行为) his words could hardly be construed as an apology. 他的话很难被看做道歉。 ■(dated)analyse the syntax of (a text, sentence, or word) (旧)分析(文章、句子或词的)语法 both verbs can be construed with either infinitive. 两个动词都可以和两个不定式中的任一个连用。 ■(dated)translate (a passage or author) word for word, typically aloud (旧)(尤指大声地)逐字翻译;直译;口译
派生 construable adjective construal noun 语源
late Middle English: from Latin construere (see construct), in late Latin 'analyse the construction of a sentence'