
好词典

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'。
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。)
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。)