Comprise Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

comprise

verb

快速理解

What does "Comprise" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Comprise"?

「comprise」表示整體包含或由部分組成,常用於正式或學術語境。

  1. 1

    包含、包括

    EN: The collection comprises over 500 paintings.

    翻譯: 這批收藏包含超過500幅畫作。

  2. 2

    由...組成

    EN: The committee is comprised of experts from various fields.

    翻譯: 該委員會由來自不同領域的專家組成。

  3. 3

    構成、組成(整體)

    EN: Fifty states comprise the United States.

    翻譯: 五十個州構成了美國。

小提醒:注意「comprise」通常不用於進行式(be comprising),且「be comprised of」雖常見,但部分嚴謹用法認為「comprise」本身已具「包含」之意,應避免重複使用「of」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Comprise" in English

How to pronounce "Comprise" in English?"Comprise" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Comprise" from YouTube Videos

Craig Venter: A voyage of DNA, genes and the sea

TED

And we simply asked the question: if one species needs 800, another 500, is there a smaller set of genes that might comprise a minimal operating system?

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Comprise"?How does "Comprise" change by context?

1. to consist of; to be made up of

由...組成;包含

The team comprises five engineers and two designers.

這個團隊由五名工程師和兩名設計師組成。

The book comprises three main sections.

這本書包含三個主要部分。

2. to form or constitute

構成;組成

Women comprise a significant portion of the workforce.

女性構成了勞動力的重要部分。

These chapters comprise the core argument of his thesis.

這些章節構成了他論文的核心理論。

3. to include or contain

包括;涵蓋

The collection comprises over 500 paintings from the 19th century.

這批收藏包括了超過500幅19世紀的畫作。

The course comprises lectures, workshops, and a final project.

這門課程涵蓋了講座、工作坊和一個期末專案。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Comprise"?How to make natural sentences with "Comprise"?
PatternMeaningExample
comprise + noun包含,由…組成The collection comprises over 500 paintings. (這批收藏包含超過500幅畫作。)
be comprised of + noun由…組成The committee is comprised of experts from various fields. (該委員會由來自不同領域的專家組成。)
noun + comprise + noun…包含…The apartment comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms. (這間公寓包含三間臥室和兩間浴室。)
noun + that comprise + noun構成…的…The elements that comprise this alloy are rare. (構成這種合金的元素很稀有。)

用法說明

How is "Comprise" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Comprise"?

comprise of vs comprise

  • comprise 本身已表示「由...組成」,因此 comprise of 是冗餘且不標準的用法。
  • 在正式寫作中,應避免使用 comprise of,而直接使用 comprise
  • 被動語態 be comprised of 雖然常見,但部分風格指南認為 be composed ofconsist of 是更精確的選擇。

對比範例: EN: The team comprises five engineers and two designers. 翻譯: 這個團隊由五位工程師和兩位設計師組成。

EN:The team is comprised of five engineers and two designers.

翻譯:這個團隊由五位工程師和兩位設計師組成。

EN:The committee consists of representatives from five countries.

翻譯:該委員會由來自五個國家的代表組成。

總結建議

在正式寫作中,建議使用主動語態的「comprise」或改用「be composed of / consist of」來表達組成關係。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Comprise" and similar words?How to choose "Comprise" vs alternatives?

comprise vs include

「comprise」強調整體由所有部分組成,而「include」僅表示整體包含某些部分,可能還有其他未列出的部分。

comprise vs consist of

「comprise」與「consist of」意義非常接近,但「consist of」更常用於描述構成事物的具體成分或元素。

comprise vs constitute

「comprise」是從整體的角度看部分(整體包含部分),而「constitute」是從部分的角度看整體(部分構成整體)。

口語用法

How is "Comprise" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Comprise"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或總結他人說法時,常用「comprise」來帶出內容要點。 EN: So, to sum up what the manager said, the new policy will comprise three main stages. 翻譯: 所以,總結經理所說的,新政策將包含三個主要階段。

EN:As he explained, the team comprises people from five different departments.

翻譯:正如他所解釋的,這個團隊由五個不同部門的人員組成。

語氣強調

在對話中,有時會用「comprise」來強調組成部分的完整性或特殊性,語氣上會稍微加重。 EN: What makes our club unique is that it comprises entirely volunteer members. 翻譯: 我們俱樂部的獨特之處在於,它完全由志願者成員組成。

EN:This collection is really special—it comprises every model they've ever made.

翻譯:這套收藏真的很特別——它包含了他們曾經生產過的每一個型號。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或短暫停頓時,可能會用「comprise...」作為填充詞,引出接下來要列舉的項目。 EN: The benefits of the plan, uh, comprise... better coverage and lower costs. 翻譯: 這個計劃的好處,呃,包括…更好的保障和更低的成本。

EN:Our tasks for today comprise... let me see, finishing the report and setting up the meeting.

翻譯:我們今天的任務包括…讓我想想,完成報告和安排會議。

正式書寫注意:在非常正式或學術的書面語中(如法律文件、研究論文),雖然「comprise」本身是正確的,但需格外注意其用法(如「comprise」通常不用於被動語態「is comprised of」,後者在嚴謹寫作中被視為不正確)。口語中較寬鬆的用法,在正式寫作中應避免。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Comprise"?What fixed phrases with "Comprise" should I remember?

be comprised of

be comprised of [plural noun/group]

由...組成(常用但被部分語法學家視為非標準用法)

comprise mainly

comprise mainly [plural noun]

主要由...構成

comprise a total of

comprise a total of [number] [plural noun]

總共包含/由...個...組成

comprise several parts

comprise several/many/numerous [plural noun]

包含數個/許多部分

comprise the majority

comprise the majority of [something]

構成...的大部分/主體

as comprised in

as comprised in [document/law/list]

如(文件、法律、清單中)所包含的

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Comprise"?Which "Comprise" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The team is comprised of five members.

The team comprises five members.

雖然 'be comprised of' 在非正式用法中常見,但許多文法學家和正式文體認為這是錯誤的。'Comprise' 本身已表示『包含、由...組成』,應直接使用主動語態 'A comprises B'。

×Five members comprise the team.

The team comprises five members.

'Comprise' 的主詞應是『整體』,受詞是『部分』。常見錯誤是將主詞與受詞位置顛倒,變成『部分 comprise 整體』,這在標準用法中是錯誤的。

×The package is comprising a manual and a CD.

The package comprises a manual and a CD.

'Comprise' 通常不用於進行式 (be + comprising),因為它描述的是一種狀態或組成關係,而非正在進行的動作。應使用簡單現在式。

×The United Kingdom is comprised by England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

'Comprise' 不與 'by' 連用構成被動語態。正確的主動語態是 'A comprises B'。若想使用被動語態,應使用 'be composed of' 或 'consist of'。

×The report comprises of three sections.

The report comprises three sections.

'Comprise' 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞,不需加介系詞 'of'。常與 'consist of' 或 'be composed of' 混淆,後兩者才需要 'of'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Comprise"?What are tense/participle forms of "Comprise"?
comprises(3rd_singular)comprising(present_participle)comprised(past)comprised(past_participle)