n.

1. 建造，建设；建造术[U]
   The new school is still under construction.

   新学校还在建造中。

2. 建筑物，建造物[C]
   The building is a construction of wood.

   这是木质结构的建筑。

3. 【语】句法关系，句法结构[C]
   You will soon learn when to use this kind of construction.

   你不久就会学会何时该用这种句法结构。

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

   让我们对她的行为先作一个善意的解释吧。

n.

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