A total loss may be either a actual total loss, or constructive total loss.

全损可能是实际全损或推定全损。

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Total or Constructive Total Loss of the whole consignment hereby insured caused in the course of transit by natural calamities: heavy weather, lightning, tsunami, earthquake and flood.

被保险货物在运输途中由于恶劣气候、雷电、海啸、地震、洪水自然灾害造成整批货物的全部损失或推定全损。

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In this case is it constructive or destructive interference?

在这种情况是相长干涉还是相消干涉？

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Are they giving advice that is constructive or destructive?

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Some consolidation or downward action would be constructive for higher prices to come.

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They give you constructive feedback on new product or service ideas, helping you fine tune them and increase their odds of marketplace success.

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