| 单词 | constructive |
| 释义 | constructive (kənstrʌktɪv ) adjective A constructive discussion, comment, or approach is useful and helpful rather than negative and unhelpful. She welcomes constructive criticism. After their meeting, both men described the talks as frank, friendly and constructive. The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role. At least I'm doing something constructive. Synonyms: helpful, positive, useful, practical constructively graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] We are prepared to sit down and talk constructively with our European partners. Use the time constructively. Collocations: constructive alternative Treatment would be a more humane, more constructive alternative. The Times Literary Supplement Labour has seemed to relish criticising and complaining about austerity and has offered precious little by way of a constructive alternative. Times, Sunday Times This has allowed them to position themselves as more than just being anti-privatization, but to develop a constructive alternative. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The leaders were more interested in opposing the existing system than they were in preparing a constructive alternative. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Our pleas to rethink the plans have been rejected, despite having put forward constructive alternatives for making savings without the dismantling that these reforms will inevitably bring. Times, Sunday Times But that determination must be balanced with a constructive approach. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The successful implementation of the proposed measures depends on a change of attitude towards a more positive and constructive approach on all sides. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Instead of blaming her for upsetting the family, take a more constructive approach. The Sun (2009) Running through the numbers could be useful if you are to have a more informed and constructive conversation. Times,Sunday Times In fact, a constructive conversation about the worst-case scenario can help you be more successful. Times, Sunday Times A strong inner shift in how you view a secret can lead to constructive conversations, in person or online. The Sun Only then will we be able to have a proper, constructive debate on the subject. Times, Sunday Times Surely a court would rule it disproportionate to the offence, so let's have a constructive debate instead. Times, Sunday Times There's not much room for constructive debate in between. Times, Sunday Times Constructive debate should be encouraged. Times, Sunday Times He was a great believer in the jury system and was able to stimulate a constructive debate and promote greater understanding of the differences between the two systems. Times, Sunday Times Tell her you are having second thoughts and see if that leads to more constructive discussion. The Sun Although this week begins with more of the same, these difficulties spur constructive discussion and, gradually, a variety of harmony will be restored. Times, Sunday Times In terms of your own needs, set up a constructive discussion with your boss about your future development and career plans. Times, Sunday Times I think your shareholders and ours would prefer a constructive discussion rather than more mudslinging. Times, Sunday Times Noisy threats are a poor substitute for constructive discussion. Times,Sunday Times Our reviewer sees 'constructive engagement' - dismissed by two of the four writers under review - as the only way ahead. The Times Literary Supplement We have continued that spirit of constructive engagement in parliament. Times, Sunday Times All the four books under review here provoke thought on the potential and the risks of constructive engagement. The Times Literary Supplement Even critics of the internet, he finds, have been entranced by internet-centrism into making thinly supported generalizations that divert us from more constructive engagement. The Times Literary Supplement We agree with the need to act on climate change but driving change requires constructive engagement and action. Times, Sunday Times But most of all they want constructive ideas. Times, Sunday Times Dex, who tries to hide his real nature because no one likes to see that much blood before midday, said he wished that his opponent would have some constructive ideas. Times, Sunday Times We always have constructive ideas to push the peace process. Times, Sunday Times Come with constructive ideas how to improve it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It had evolved from a tool for the free flow of constructive ideas to one of the free flow of false information. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He set about the task in a typically constructive manner. Times, Sunday Times Ask other people what they think and use their feedback in a positive, constructive manner. Times, Sunday Times We are ready to wait in a very constructive manner. Times, Sunday Times Those changes aren't just timely, others have been contemplating them, too, but in a more constructive manner. Times, Sunday Times The fourth party may do many things such as organize information, send automatic responses, shape writing communications in a more polite and constructive manner e.g. blocking foul language. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Given the gravity of the circumstances, it was a remarkably friendly and constructive meeting. Times, Sunday Times If you are prepared and polite you should find it turns into a constructive meeting. The Sun Mercury sharpens word skills and helps set up constructive meetings and contacts. The Sun They encouraged a constructive process for the country. Christianity Today It ought to be a constructive process. Times, Sunday Times Importantly this established a link between the constructive process of imagination and the reconstructive process of episodic memory recall. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Perceptual constancy gives evidence that high-level constructive processes occur during perception. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 United in contemptuous hostility to any suggestion, they delphically pretend they have no need to compromise while offering no constructive proposal of their own. Times, Sunday Times It would have been a lot better for their leadership to have highlighed whatever constructive proposals they have, rather than demand industrial action. Times, Sunday Times A white paper due this month may contain more constructive proposals. Times, Sunday Times We have come up with constructive proposals, but they have been rejected. Times, Sunday Times Creative therapies can also allow individuals to feel connected to a community history or tradition and develop their own sense of constructive purpose. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At this point further delay in receiving these materials will not serve any constructive purpose. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For example, knocking down a wall in order to make space for an extension or repair of the wall would be demolition for a constructive purpose. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On the more positive side, proverbs have also been used for constructive purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its main objective was to create and sustain contact among students and villagers for constructive purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We have a very good and constructive relationship with them and with other retailers. Times, Sunday Times It can cement and build a constructive relationship. Times, Sunday Times They have never experienced love or friendship, or formed any lasting or constructive relationship, but today, at last, they will become a part of something. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Members of both groups saw what some perceived as a battlefield of conflicting ideologies to be a place of opportunity for a constructive relationship to emerge. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Students are encouraged to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with peers, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It can play a constructive role only in an atmosphere where people love each other enough to truly listen to each other. Christianity Today In order to understand lectures, write essays and take a constructive role in seminars, students need to spend their time in the library reading. Times, Sunday Times Talk turns to the impending war, with a debate raging over whether warfare can have a constructive role in sweeping away the old orthodoxies. Times, Sunday Times Above all, he has played a constructive role in seeking to defuse the plight of the eurozone's heavily indebted economies. Times, Sunday Times But we also believe that the federal government can play a constructive role in assisting the provinces to deliver more effective health care more efficiently. Globe and Mail We learned several lessons during this time that helped us find a constructive solution. Christianity Today Instead of pointless boycotts our academics should use their brains to secure a constructive solution. Times, Sunday Times His major results include the development of the theory of iterative and projective methods for the constructive solution of linear and nonlinear abstract and differential equations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There should be a constructive solution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Study should also be made of modern methods of industry and a constructive solution found to absorb and utilize the surplus human labor released by the increasing use of machinery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has shown no inclination to compromise on anything while at no point offering a constructive suggestion about what the government might feasibly do. Times, Sunday Times They offered constructive suggestions and encouraged me to give it a go. Christianity Today If retired generals cannot make constructive suggestions, a period of silence would be appreciated. Times, Sunday Times I do not believe that they offered a great number of constructive suggestions. Times, Sunday Times Ask her for constructive suggestions instead of criticism but remember, she's feeling the loss of her role. The Sun A shift in how you view a secret leads to constructive talks and you can stop carrying others' problems. The Sun The airline, which has a 2.1 billion deficit, had said it would inject just 500 million but revealed that it could increase that sum after constructive talks. Times, Sunday Times The parties are understood to be holding constructive talks and there was even speculation in the market that they could be close to agreeing a deal at 550p a share. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 建设性的 Japanese: 建設的な |
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