to contain
01
包含, 包括
to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space
Transitive: to contain sth
例子
The box regularly contains various items like books and documents.
盒子里通常包含书籍和文件等各种物品。
The box contains all the parts you need to assemble the table.
盒子里包含了你组装桌子所需的所有零件。
02
包含, 包括
to consist of or include several different elements or parts
Transitive: to contain components
例子
The book contains stories from different cultures and traditions.
这本书包含来自不同文化和传统的故事。
The course contains lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
该课程包含语法、词汇和发音的课程。
03
抑制, 控制
to hold back or manage one's emotions, actions, or impulses
Transitive: to contain a feeling
例子
She had to contain her excitement when she heard the good news.
当她听到这个好消息时，她不得不抑制自己的兴奋。
He tried to contain his anger, but it was hard to stay calm.
他试图控制自己的愤怒，但很难保持冷静。
04
遏制, 限制
to stop or limit the growth or spread of a serious issue or problem
Transitive: to contain a problem or danger
例子
The authorities are doing everything they can to contain the outbreak of the disease.
当局正在尽一切努力遏制疾病的爆发。
The team managed to contain the damage after the floodwaters started rising.
团队在洪水开始上涨后成功控制了损害。
05
包含, 可被整除
(of a number) to be divisible by another number without leaving a remainder
Transitive: to contain a number
例子
Twelve contains three, as 12 divided by 3 equals 4.
十二包含三，因为12除以3等于4。
The number 20 contains 5, because 20 divided by 5 results in a whole number.
数字20包含5，因为20除以5得到一个整数。
词汇树
contained
container
containment
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