1620s, "one who appoints or elects a representative," from Latin constituentem (nominative constituens), present participle of constituere (see constitute). The notion is "to make up or compose" a body by appointing or electing a representative. As an adjective, "essential, characteristic," from 1660s; "that appoints or elects a representative to a body," from 1714.
双语例句
1. The constitution also confers large powers on Brazil's 25 constituent states.
宪法还赋予巴西的25个成员州很大的权力。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Over time, the protein in the eggshell breaks down into its constituent amino acids.
时间久了，蛋壳中的蛋白质就会分解为其构成成分氨基酸。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Caffeine is the active constituent of drinks such as tea and coffee.
咖啡因是茶、咖啡之类饮品中的活性成分。
来自辞典例句
4. Glycerol is a constituent of all fats and phospholipids.
甘油是所有脂肪和磷脂的组成部分.
来自辞典例句
5. Compounds can often split up by chemical reactions into their constituent elements.
