Contains Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

contains

verb

快速理解

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

「contains」表示某物內部擁有或容納其他事物,或指控制、限制某種情況。

  1. 1

    內部擁有

    EN: The box contains old letters.

    翻譯: 盒子裡裝著舊信件。

  2. 2

    作為組成部分

    EN: The report contains important data.

    翻譯: 報告包含了重要數據。

  3. 3

    控制或限制

    EN: He struggled to contain his anger.

    翻譯: 他努力克制自己的怒氣。

  4. 4

    防止擴散

    EN: Efforts to contain the fire were successful.

    翻譯: 控制火勢蔓延的努力成功了。

小提醒:注意「contains」是第三人稱單數現在式,主詞為單數名詞或不可數名詞時使用。主詞為複數時要用「contain」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Contains" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Contains" from YouTube Videos

Tyler DeWitt: Hey science teachers -- make it fun

TED

But here's the thing: There are plenty of people in science education who would look at this and say there's no way that we could ever give that to students, because it contains some language that isn't completely accurate.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to have something inside

包含,裡面有

This box contains books.

這個盒子裡有書。

The bottle contains water.

瓶子裡裝著水。

2. to include as a part

包含(作為一部分)

The meal contains rice and vegetables.

這頓飯包含米飯和蔬菜。

The report contains important data.

這份報告包含了重要的數據。

3. to keep something within limits

控制,抑制

The firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

消防員努力控制火勢。

She tried to contain her excitement.

她試圖抑制自己的興奮。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Contains"?How to make natural sentences with "Contains"?
PatternMeaningExample
contain + noun包含(某物)The box contains old letters. (這個盒子裡裝著舊信件。)
contain + noun phrase容納,裝有This bottle contains two liters of water. (這個瓶子能裝兩公升水。)
be contained in + noun被包含在…之內All the necessary information is contained in the report. (所有必要資訊都包含在這份報告裡。)
contain + oneself克制自己(的情感)He could barely contain his excitement. (他幾乎無法克制自己的興奮。)
contain + the spread/outbreak控制(蔓延、爆發)Efforts to contain the forest fire continued through the night. (控制森林大火的努力持續了整夜。)

用法說明

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

contains doing vs contains to do

  • contains doing 通常用於描述一個物體或空間「容納、裝有」某個具體的、靜態的或作為其一部分的內容。這個結構強調的是「包含」的狀態或事實。
  • contains to do 這個結構在標準英語中幾乎不使用,聽起來不自然。當你想表達「包含做某事的必要元素或指示」時,通常會使用其他結構,例如 contains instructions for doingcontains what is needed to do
  • 動詞 contain 本身是及物動詞,後面直接接名詞或動名詞 (doing) 作為受詞,表示「裡面有…」。它不像 likewant 等動詞有「like to do」這種不定詞的變化。 EN: This book contains detailed maps of the region. 翻譯: 這本書包含了該地區的詳細地圖。

EN:The manual contains instructions for assembling the furniture.

翻譯:這本手冊包含了組裝家具的說明。

總結建議

使用「contains + 名詞/動名詞」來表達包含某物或某項內容,應避免使用「contains to do」這種不自然的結構。

易混淆對比

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

contains vs include

「contains」強調內部擁有或容納某物,常用於具體或抽象內容;「include」則強調整體中的一部分或組成元素。

contains vs consist of

「contains」表示含有或容納某物,但不一定是主要組成;「consist of」則明確指出整體由哪些部分構成。

contains vs hold

「contains」側重於內容物的存在;「hold」則強調容納的能力或容量。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或確認某物包含的內容,尤其是從書面或他人話語中得知的資訊。 EN: So the manual says the kit contains all the tools you'll need. 翻譯: 所以說明書上寫,這個工具組包含了所有你會需要用到的工具。

EN:He mentioned the report contains some surprising data.

翻譯:他提到報告裡包含了一些令人驚訝的數據。

語氣強調

為了強調「包含」的事實,有時會加重語氣或使用特定的語調,尤其是在澄清或反駁時。 EN: Wait, this package does contain batteries, right here! 翻譯: 等等,這個包裹確實包含了電池,就在這裡!

EN:No, the price contains the service fee already.

翻譯:不,這個價格已經包含服務費了。

停頓填充

在思考或組織句子時,可能會用 "contains..." 作為短暫的停頓,然後再具體說明內容。 EN: The new policy contains... uh, several key changes to the procedure. 翻譯: 新政策包含了... 呃,對流程的幾項關鍵修改。

EN:This folder contains... let me see, all the contracts from last year.

翻譯:這個資料夾包含了... 讓我想想,所有去年的合約。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免使用口語中的停頓或過於隨意的引述方式。建議使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達「包含」的概念,例如直接陳述 "The analysis comprises three main sections"。

常見短語

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

contains [noun]

contains + noun phrase

包含(某物)

contains information about

contains + information about + topic

包含關於…的資訊

contains no

contains + no + noun

不含…

as it contains

clause + as it contains + noun

因為它包含…

known to contain

be + known + to contain + noun

已知含有…

contains within it

contains + within it + noun

其內部包含…

a [noun] containing

a + noun + containing + noun

一個包含…的(某物)

常見錯誤

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

×The box is containing many books.

The box contains many books.

動詞 'contain' 通常不用進行式,因為它描述的是一種狀態而非動作。

×This food contains of vitamins.

This food contains vitamins.

'Contain' 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞,不需要介系詞 'of'。'Consist of' 才需要 'of'。

×The room contains by four walls.

The room is contained by four walls.

當要表達「被...所包含/圍住」的被動語態時,應使用 'is/are contained by'。主動語態 'contains' 的主語是容器本身。

×My bag contains my wallet, phone, and a book.

There is a wallet, a phone, and a book in my bag.

雖然文法正確,但在口語中列舉包內物品時,使用 'There is/are...' 或 'I have...in my bag' 更為自然。'Contains' 在列舉具體、可數的物品時聽起來較為正式或書面化。

×He contains a lot of knowledge.

He has a lot of knowledge.

'Contain' 通常用於無生命的主語(如容器、文件、區域、物質)容納或包含某物。用於人時,通常指「克制、控制(情緒)」。表示人「擁有(知識、特質)」應用 'have'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Contains"?What are tense/participle forms of "Contains"?
contains(3rd_singular)containing(present_participle)contained(past)contained(past_participle)