construe /kənˈstruː/ CET6+ ( construing, construed, construes )

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  V-T If something is construed in a particular way, its nature or meaning is interpreted in that way. 诠释 [正式]

  例：

  What may seem helpful behaviour to you can be construed as interference by others.

  在你看来似乎有助益的行为会被他人看作干涉。

  例：

  He may construe the approach as a hostile act.

  他可能把这种方法理解为一种不友善的行为。