constructive
英 [kən'strʌktɪv]
美 [kən'strʌktɪv]
英語の語源
- constructive (adj.)
- early 15c., "derived by interpretation," from Middle French constructif or from Medieval Latin constructivus, from Latin construct-, past participle stem of construere "to heap up" (see construction). Meaning "pertaining to construction" is from 1817; "having the quality of constructing" is from 1841. Related: Constructively. Constructive criticism is attested by 1841.
例文
- 1. The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role.
- 首相はイスラエルが積極的な役割を果たすことを約束した。
- 2.She welcomes constructive criticism.
- 彼女は建設的な批判を歓迎した。
- 3.At least I 'm doing something constructive .
- 少なくとも、私は有益なことをしています。
＜dl>＜dt＞4.He is beginning to deal with his anger in a
constructive way.
彼は建設的な方法で自分の怒りを処理し始めた。- 5.We welcome constructive criticism.
- 建設的な批判を喜んで受け入れます。
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