constituent
/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6442 in the learning path
选区居民；选民
Definitions
n. a person living in an area represented by an elected official
选区居民；选民
n. one of the parts or substances that form something
组成部分；成分
adj. forming part of a larger whole
组成的；构成的
Example
A constituent asked her local representative about the closed library.
一位选区居民向当地民意代表询问图书馆关闭的事。
Elected representatives should consult their constituents before supporting policies that significantly affect local housing and public transport.
民选代表在支持对当地住房和公共交通有重大影响的政策之前，应征询选区居民的意见。
Collocations
- local constituents
- constituent parts
- a major constituent
Word family
- constituency (n.)
- constitute (v.)
Usage tip
选民义可含未投票的选区居民；成分义近component。
FAQ
- What does constituent mean?
- a person living in an area represented by an elected official one of the parts or substances that form something forming part of a larger whole
- How is constituent pronounced?
- UK /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/, US /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
