construe

vt

• ① 解释(★常用被动式)
  • His remarks were wrongly construed.他所说的话被误解了。
  • His statement may be construed as a refusal.他的声明可解释为拒绝。

• ② 【文法】1分析(句子)(=analyze)2使在文法上结合,运用;使(与…)连系
  • "Depend" is construed with "on".Depend与on连用。
  • In America the verb 'aim' is often construed with an infinitive.动词aim在美国常与不定词连用。