construct

A noun referring to an idea, theory, or concept formed by combining pieces of information or mental impressions; also refers to a physical structure or building.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее идею, теорию или концепцию, сформированную путем объединения фрагментов информации или мысленных образов; также относится к физической структуре или зданию.esSustantivo que designa una idea, teoría o concepto formado al combinar fragmentos de información o imágenes mentales; también se refiere a una estructura física o edificio.frNom désignant une idée, une théorie ou un concept formé en assemblant des fragments d'information ou des images mentales ; il désigne aussi une structure physique ou un bâtiment.deSubstantiv, das eine Idee, Theorie oder ein Konzept bezeichnet, das durch die Verbindung von Informationen oder geistigen Bildern entsteht; ebenso eine physische Struktur oder ein Bauwerk.ptSubstantivo que designa uma ideia, teoria ou conceito formado pela combinação de informações ou imagens mentais; também se refere a uma estrutura física ou edifício.zh名词，指由片段信息或思维意象组合形成的观念、理论或概念；也指物理结构或建筑物。arاسم يدل على فكرة أو نظرية أو مفهوم يتشكل من دمج عناصر من المعلومات أو الصور الذهنية؛ كما يدل على بناء أو هيكل مادي أو منشأ.

1. Idea or concept B2 formal

   An abstract idea or theory formed by combining pieces of information.

   • Justice is a social construct that varies across cultures.
   • The concept of time is a human construct.
   • Gender roles are often seen as a cultural construct.

   ruКонцепцияesConstructofrConcept abstrait construitdeKonstruktptConceitozh概念arمفهوم

   Synonyms: abstractionconceptconceptionideamodelnotiontheory

2. Physical structure B1 formal

   Something built or constructed, such as a building or object.

   • The ancient construct was made of stone and wood.
   • The engineers examined the construct for structural integrity.
   • This construct is designed to withstand earthquakes.

   ruСооружениеesConstrucción físicafrconstructiondeBauwerkptConstruçãozh建筑物arمنشأ

   Synonyms: buildingconstructionedificefabricstructure

• constructs plural form
• constructs' possessive plural form
• construct's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of building, assembling, or forming something systematically.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по созданию, сборке или формированию чего-либо систематически.esVerbo que designa la acción de crear, edificar o ensamblar algo de manera sistemática, ya sea físico o abstracto.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer, d'assembler ou de former quelque chose de manière systématique.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas systematisch zu erschaffen, zusammenzusetzen oder zu bilden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de criar, montar ou formar algo de maneira sistemática.zh动词，表示有系统地建造、组装或形成某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إنشاء شيء أو تجميعه أو تكوينه بطريقة منظمة.

1. Build or assemble B1 formal

   To build or put together something physical, like a building or a machine.

   • The workers are constructing a new bridge over the river.
   • They constructed the house using sustainable materials.
   • The company plans to construct a new factory next year.

   ruСтроить или собиратьesConstruir o ensamblarfrConstruire (bâtir, assembler)deBauen oder zusammensetzenptConstruir ou montarzh建造或组装arبناء أو تجميع

   Synonyms: assemblebuilderectfabricatemakeput togetherraiseset up

   Antonyms: demolishdestroydismantlerazeruinwreck

2. Create or formulate B2 formal

   To create or develop something abstract, like an idea, theory, or argument.

   • The scientist constructed a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
   • She constructed a compelling argument for the debate.
   • The author constructed a complex plot for the novel.

   ruСоздатьesCrear o formularfrconstruire (une idée, une théorie)deErstellenptCriarzh构建arصياغة

   Synonyms: buildcomposecontrivecreatedevelopdevisefabricateformulateframeput together

   Antonyms: deconstructdemolishdestroy

• constructed past participle
• constructed past simple
• constructing present participle
• constructs third person singular