construed
Произношение: [kənˈstruːd]
Слово
Контекст: «interpretation»
(verb) to understand or explain the meaning of something. When you hear a story or see something happen, you can draw your own conclusions about what it means.
Пример
She construed his smile as a sign of friendliness.
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He didn't construe her silence as agreement; he thought she was upset.
Пример
How did you construe the message she sent?
Контекст: «legal»
(verb) to interpret a law, rule, or contract. In legal matters, it’s important to understand just what the words mean so that everyone follows the rules correctly.
Пример
The judge construed the law in a way that helped the defendant.
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The lawyer found that the phrase was not clearly construed in the contract.
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How will the court construe the new regulations?
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