Constructive Kənˈstrʌktɪv Kənˈstrʌktɪvli Helpful Negative Play Constructively Con·Struct·Ive
The word "constructive" (adjective) means useful and helpful, as opposed to negative or unhelpful. Examples include welcoming constructive criticism, having frank and constructive talks, playing a constructive role, and doing something constructive. The adverb form, "constructively," means in a way that is useful and helpful, as in constructively discussing or constructively using time.
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](讨论、意见或方法)建设性的,积极的,有助益的 A constructive discussion, comment, or approach is useful and helpful rather than negative and unhelpful.
She welcomes constructive criticism...
她欢迎建设性的批评。
After their meeting, both men described the talks as frank, friendly and constructive...
会面之后,两位男士均形容此次会谈坦率、友好且富有建设性。
The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role...
首相承诺以色列将发挥积极的作用。
At least I'm doing something constructive.
至少,我是在做有益的事情。
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We are prepared to sit down and talk constructively with our European partners...
我们准备坐下来与我们的欧洲伙伴进行建设性的会谈。
Use the time constructively.
积极地利用时间。
Oxford
con·struct·iveAWL/kənˈstrʌktɪv; NAmEkənˈstrʌktɪv/adjectivehaving a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose 建设性的;有助益的;积极的◆constructive criticism/suggestions/advice建设性的批评╱提议╱忠告◆His work involved helping hyperactive children to use their energy in a constructive way.他的工作包括帮助患有多动症的儿童往好的方面利用他们的精力。◆The government is encouraging all parties to play a constructive role in the reform process.政府鼓励所有的政党在改革过程中发挥建设性的作用。☞compare