construction
/kənˈstrʌkʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #4016 in the learning path
建设；建造
Definitions
n. the process of building something, especially roads or buildings
建设；建造
n. something made by joining parts together
建造物；构造物
n. the way words are arranged to form a phrase or sentence
语法结构
Example
Construction of the new bridge started early this morning.
新桥的建设今天一早开始了。
The construction of energy-efficient housing can reduce household bills and limit the environmental impact of urban growth.
建设节能住宅可以降低家庭账单支出，并减少城市扩张对环境的影响。
Collocations
- under construction
- construction site
- construction industry
- sentence construction
Word family
- construct (v.)
- reconstruct (v.)
- reconstruction (n.)
Synonyms
- building
Antonyms
- demolition
Usage tip
表示建造过程时不可数；under construction指在建。
FAQ
- What does construction mean?
- the process of building something, especially roads or buildings something made by joining parts together the way words are arranged to form a phrase or sentence
- How is construction pronounced?
- UK /kənˈstrʌkʃən/, US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
