v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Construed p. pr. & vb. n. Construing ] [ L. construere: cf. F. construire. See Construct. ] 1. To apply the rules of syntax to (a sentence or clause) so as to exhibit the structure, arrangement, or connection of, or to discover the sense; to explain the construction of; to interpret; to translate. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To put a construction upon; to explain the sense or intention of; to interpret; to understand. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thus we are put to construe and paraphrase our own words to free ourselves either from the ignorance or malice of our enemies. Bp. Stilingfleet. [ 1913 Webster ]
And to be dull was construed to be good. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
[guā tián bù nà lǚ, ㄍㄨㄚ ㄊㄧㄢˊ ㄅㄨˋ ㄋㄚˋ ㄌㄩˇ, 瓜田不纳履 / 瓜田不納履] lit. don't tie your shoe-laces in a melon-patch; fig. don't do anything that might arouse suspicion; innocent acts may be misconstrued [Add to Longdo]
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