constitution /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/ n. ［c］ 1.章程，宪法：adopt the constitution 通过宪法； draft/draw up a constitution 起草一部宪法；the articles of a constitution 章程的条款；the constitution of a club 俱乐部章程According to the American constitution presidential elections are held every four years. 根据美国宪法，总统选举每四年举行一次。 2.体质：build up a strong constitution 锻炼出强健的体格；have a good/sound constitution 体质好；a poor/weak constitution 体质差 3.素质：the constitution of one’s mind and character 心理和性格素质
constitutional /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃənəl/ adj. 宪法规定的，合乎宪法的：a constitutional amendment宪法修正案;the constitutional prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment宪法对残酷与异常惩罚手段的禁止
