1. to be made up or composed of
由...組成，包含
The team consists of five members.
這個團隊由五名成員組成。
A healthy breakfast should consist of protein and fiber.
一頓健康的早餐應包含蛋白質和纖維。
Consist Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
consist
verb
快速理解
What does "Consist" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Consist"?
consist 主要表示「由...組成」或「在於...」，描述事物的構成或本質。
- 1
由...組成
EN: to be made up of
翻譯: 由...組成
- 2
在於...
EN: to have as an essential feature
翻譯: 在於...
- 3
一致、符合
EN: to be consistent or in harmony with
翻譯: 與...一致、符合
小提醒：注意：consist 是不及物動詞，後面必須接介系詞 (of/in/with)，不能直接接名詞。例如：The team consists of five members. (正確) / The team consists five members. (錯誤)
發音（How to Pronounce "Consist" in English）
How to pronounce "Consist" in English?"Consist" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Consist" from YouTube Videos
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“And throughout the book there's over an hour of documentary footage and interactive animations. So you can open this one (Audio): AG: Most modern wind turbines consist of a large MM.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Consist"?How does "Consist" change by context?
2. to have as an essential feature or basis; to lie in
在於，基於
The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.
這個計畫的優點在於它的簡單性。
True happiness does not consist in having many possessions.
真正的幸福不在於擁有很多財物。
3. to be consistent or compatible with
與...一致，符合
His actions do not consist with his words.
他的行為與他的言辭不一致。
The evidence consists with the witness's testimony.
證據與證人的證詞相符。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Consist"?How to make natural sentences with "Consist"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| consist of + noun phrase | 由…組成 | The committee consists of five members. (委員會由五名成員組成。) |
| consist in + noun/gerund | 在於… | The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity. (這個計劃的美妙之處在於其簡單性。) |
| consist mainly/primarily/largely of + noun phrase | 主要由…組成 | The diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables. (這種飲食主要由水果和蔬菜組成。) |
| consist entirely/solely of + noun phrase | 完全／僅由…組成 | The collection consists entirely of first editions. (這批收藏完全由初版書組成。) |
| be consistent with + noun phrase | 與…一致 | His actions are not consistent with his words. (他的行為與他的言辭不一致。) |
用法說明
How is "Consist" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Consist"?
consist of vs consist in
- consist of 用於說明某事物的組成部分或成分，意思是「由...組成」。這是較為常見的用法。
- consist in 用於說明某事物的本質、核心或存在於，意思是「在於...」。這個用法較為正式，通常用於抽象概念。
- 兩者後方都接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)，不接不定詞 (to V)。
對比例句： EN: A healthy breakfast consists of fruit, yogurt, and whole grains. 翻譯: 一份健康的早餐包含水果、優格和全穀物。
EN:The beauty of this plan consists in its simplicity.
翻譯:這個計畫的優點在於其簡單性。
總結建議
描述具體組成部分時使用 "consist of"，說明抽象本質或核心時則使用 "consist in"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Consist" and similar words?How to choose "Consist" vs alternatives?
consist vs compose
「consist of」描述整體由部分組成，強調靜態構成；「be composed of」則更正式，強調被動組合。
consist vs include
「consist of」列出所有組成部分，為完整清單；「include」僅提及部分內容，暗示尚有其他。
consist vs constitute
「consist of」從整體角度出發，說明其組成；「constitute」從部分角度出發，說明其構成整體。
口語用法
How is "Consist" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Consist"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或總結某個說法或規定。 EN: So the new policy consists of three main parts. 翻譯: 所以新政策主要包含三個部分。
EN:As he said, the team consists of volunteers.
翻譯:就像他說的，這個團隊是由志工組成的。
語氣強調
與「really」、「actually」等詞連用，以強調組成內容的明確性或真實性。 EN: It actually consists of more steps than you think. 翻譯: 它實際上包含的步驟比你想的還要多。
EN:The challenge really consists in staying motivated.
翻譯:真正的挑戰其實在於保持動力。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: The problem... consists... mainly in the timing. 翻譯: 這個問題…主要在於…時間點。
EN:Our plan consists—well, it consists of two phases.
翻譯:我們的計劃包含——嗯，它包含兩個階段。
正式寫作注意：在口語中，「consist of」的用法較為靈活，但在正式學術或專業寫作中，應避免將其用作停頓填充，並確保主詞與動詞的單複數一致性（如：The system consists of...）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Consist"?What fixed phrases with "Consist" should I remember?
consist of
consist of [something]
由...組成
consist in
consist in [something]
在於...
consist solely of
consist solely of [something]
完全由...組成
consist mainly of
consist mainly of [something]
主要由...組成
consist entirely of
consist entirely of [something]
完全由...構成
consist primarily of
consist primarily of [something]
主要包含...
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Consist"?Which "Consist" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The team is consisted of five members.
✓The team consists of five members.
「consist」是不及物動詞，不能使用被動語態。正確用法是「主詞 + consists of + 組成部分」。
×The book consists five chapters.
✓The book consists of five chapters.
「consist」必須與介系詞「of」連用，表示「由...組成」。不可省略「of」。
×The solution consists in to reduce costs.
✓The solution consists in reducing costs.
當「consist in」表示「在於...」時，後面應接動名詞（V-ing）或名詞片語，而非不定詞（to V）。
×The material is consisting of natural fibers.
✓The material consists of natural fibers.
「consist」是一個表示狀態的動詞，通常不用進行式。應使用一般現在式來描述恆常的組成狀態。
×The report consists three parts.
✓The report consists of three parts.
這是常見的介系詞遺漏錯誤。中文說「包含三部分」，但英文必須說「consists OF three parts」。
×Our plan consists to improve efficiency.
✓Our plan consists in improving efficiency. / Our plan consists of steps to improve efficiency.
混淆了「consist in」（在於...）和「consist of」（由...組成）的用法。根據語意選擇正確的介系詞和後接結構。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Consist"?What are tense/participle forms of "Consist"?
consists(3rd_singular)consisting(present_participle)consisted(past)consisted(past_participle)