constitution

US /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
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宪法, 章程

a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

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The country adopted a new constitution after the revolution.
革命后，该国通过了一部新宪法。
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The US Constitution is one of the oldest written constitutions still in effect.
美国宪法是现存最古老的成文宪法之一。
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chartercodeframeworklawsprinciples
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构成, 组成

the composition of something.

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The chemical constitution of the new compound is still being analyzed.
新化合物的化学构成仍在分析中。
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The constitution of the soil affects plant growth.
土壤的构成影响植物生长。
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compositionstructuremakeupformarrangement
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体质, 健康状况, 体格

a person's physical state of health and strength.

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He has a strong constitution and rarely gets sick.
他体质强健，很少生病。
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Her delicate constitution made her susceptible to illness.
她娇弱的体质使她容易生病。
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physiquebuildhealthstaminavitality
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