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consist

UK /kənˈsɪst/US /kənˈsɪst/

词源

源自拉丁语 'consistere',意为 '站在一起' 或 '由...组成',后进入古法语,最终演变为现代英语中的 'consist'。

verb

❶ 由...组成,指某事物由多个部分或成分构成,强调组成部分的整体性。

“The team consists of five members.”

(这个团队由五名成员组成。)

“The cake consists of flour, eggs, and sugar.”

(这个蛋糕由面粉、鸡蛋和糖制成。)

❶ 在于,指某事物的本质或核心内容是什么,常用于抽象概念。

“The beauty of the poem consists in its simplicity.”

(这首诗的美在于它的简洁。)

“Happiness consists in appreciating what you have.”

(幸福在于珍惜你所拥有的。)

同义词:comprise, be composed of, be made up of

常见短语

consist of — 由...组成,用于描述某事物的组成部分。

“The salad consists of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.”

(这份沙拉由生菜、番茄和黄瓜组成。)

consist in — 在于,用于说明某事物的本质或核心内容。

“The secret of a good marriage consists in mutual understanding.”

(美满婚姻的秘诀在于相互理解。)