n.

1. 建造，建設；建造術[U]
   The new school is still under construction.

   新學校還在建造中。

2. 建築物，建造物[C]
   The building is a construction of wood.

   這是木質結構的建築。

3. 【文】句法關係，句法結構[C]
   You will soon learn when to use this kind of construction.

   你不久就會學會何時該用這種句法結構。

4. 解釋，意義[C]
   Let's put a good construction on her conduct first.

   讓我們對她的行為先作一個善意的解釋吧。

n.

1. the action or process of constructing.
   ▸the industry of erecting buildings.
2. an interpretation or explanation.