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Constructive Criticism Helpful Intended Negative 英 Kən'strʌktɪv] 美 Kən'strʌktɪv

英语单词 constructive
英美音标 英 [kən'strʌktɪv] 美 [kən'strʌktɪv]
中文释义 adj.建设性的;构造上的;作图的
英语例句 (1) Give constructive criticism and suggestions.
(2) I think you will propose something constructive.
中文例句 (1) 提出建设性的批评和建议。
(2) 我认为你可能有什么建设性的建议。
vocabulary简明 If you have a constructive idea about how to improve society, you should share it. Something that is constructive brings about improvement and growth.
vocabulary扩展 Constructive is an adjective associated with encouraging development, physical or otherwise. It is the opposite of destructive, which means "tending to destroy." If you are a constructive member of a community, you are a positive force, interested in building up and improving your community. You’ll often hear this word used in the phrase "constructive criticism," which refers to helpful criticism intended to encourage improvement. Negative criticism, in contrast, is just intended to show a person they're wrong.
柯林斯解释
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[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。

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