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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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