1. to satisfy or make someone happy
使滿足；使滿意
A simple meal was enough to content him.
一頓簡單的飯菜就足以讓他感到滿足。
She contented herself with reading a book at home.
她滿足於待在家裡看書。
Content Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
content
verb
快速理解
What does "Content" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Content"?
「content」作動詞時，主要表示「使滿足」或「使接受現狀」的意思。
- 1
使滿足
EN: to make someone feel happy and satisfied
翻譯: 使某人感到快樂和滿足
- 2
使接受
EN: to accept a situation, even if it is not ideal
翻譯: 接受某種情況，即使它並不理想
- 3
使平靜
EN: to calm or soothe someone
翻譯: 使某人平靜或安撫下來
小提醒：注意動詞「content」通常以被動語態或反身代名詞形式出現，例如「content oneself with...」或「be content with...」，表示「滿足於...」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Content" in English）
How to pronounce "Content" in English?"Content" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Content"?How does "Content" change by context?
2. to accept something as adequate even if not ideal
甘願接受；安於
He had to content himself with second place.
他不得不甘願接受第二名。
We must content ourselves with the results we have achieved.
我們必須安於已取得的成果。
3. to appease or pacify someone
安撫；使平息
The manager tried to content the angry customer with a refund.
經理試圖用退款來安撫憤怒的顧客。
Nothing could content her after she heard the bad news.
聽到壞消息後，什麼都無法使她平靜下來。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Content"?How to make natural sentences with "Content"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| content + oneself + with + noun | 滿足於… | He contented himself with a simple meal. (他滿足於一頓簡單的餐點。) |
| be content + to + V | 滿足於做…；樂意做… | She is content to watch from the sidelines. (她滿足於在旁觀看。) |
| be content + with + noun | 對…感到滿意 | They are content with the current arrangement. (他們對目前的安排感到滿意。) |
| content + noun (archaic/formal) | 使…滿意；使…滿足 | This outcome will content all parties involved. (這個結果將使所有相關方都滿意。) |
用法說明
How is "Content" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Content"?
content doing vs content to do
- content doing 通常描述一種持續的、習慣性的滿足狀態，或對正在進行的活動感到滿意。
- content to do 則強調對某個特定行動或決定感到滿意，常帶有「只要...就滿足了」或「樂意去做」的意味。
- 在表示「滿足於...」的狀態時，content doing 更為常見。
- 在表示「樂意去做」某件具體事情時，content to do 是更自然的選擇。 EN: She is content watching the world go by from her balcony. 翻譯: 她滿足於從陽台上看著世界流逝。
EN:I would be content to have a quiet dinner at home.
翻譯:只要能在家裡安靜地吃頓晚餐，我就很滿足了。
總結建議
一般來說，描述持續的滿足狀態用 content doing，而表示對特定行動感到滿意或樂意去做時，則用 content to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Content" and similar words?How to choose "Content" vs alternatives?
content vs satisfy
「content」強調使某人感到滿足、不再有更多要求，通常用於情緒或心理狀態；「satisfy」則更廣泛，可指滿足需求、條件、或達到標準。
content vs please
「content」側重於消除不滿，使人安於現狀；「please」則側重於取悅、使人高興或滿意，常帶有主動討好的意味。
content vs gratify
「content」指提供足夠的東西使人安於現狀；「gratify」則指滿足某人的願望或衝動，帶來強烈的愉悅或滿足感。
口語用法
How is "Content" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Content"?
引述
在對話中，用來引述或總結他人的話語，表示「聲稱、說自己…」。 EN: He contented that he had never seen the file before. 翻譯: 他聲稱自己從未見過那份文件。
EN:She contents herself with saying "I told you so."
翻譯:她只是滿足於說一句「我早就告訴過你了」。
語氣強調
用於強調某人對現狀的接受或滿足，常帶有主觀或略帶諷刺的語氣。 EN: Well, if you're content to let them take all the credit, that's your choice. 翻譯: 好吧，如果你甘心讓他們拿走所有功勞，那是你的選擇。
EN:Don't just content yourself with coming in second place!
翻譯:別只是滿足於拿到第二名！
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，通常以「I'm content to...」或「Are you content with...」開頭。 EN: I'm content to... wait and see how the situation develops. 翻譯: 我願意... 先等等看情況如何發展。
EN:So, are you content with... the current arrangement, or should we change it?
翻譯:那麼，你對...目前的安排滿意嗎，還是我們應該改一下？
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "content" 作為停頓填充詞使用。其動詞用法（尤指「聲稱」）較為正式且少見，在口語中通常會被 "claim"、"state" 或 "satisfy" 等更常見的詞彙取代。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Content"?What fixed phrases with "Content" should I remember?
content oneself with
content oneself with something
滿足於某事物；對某事物感到知足
content to do
be content to do something
樂意做某事；滿足於做某事
rest content
rest content
感到滿足；安於現狀
content with
be content with something
對某事物感到滿意
content and happy
content and happy
心滿意足且快樂
more than content
more than content
非常滿意；遠不止是滿足
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Content"?Which "Content" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am content with my life.
✓I am content with my life.
雖然 'content' 作動詞時發音為 /kənˈtent/，作形容詞時發音為 /ˈkɒntent/，但拼寫完全相同。此處 'content' 是形容詞，意為「滿足的」，並非動詞。動詞 'content' 意為「使滿足」，通常用於 'content oneself with something' 的結構。
×You should content with what you have.
✓You should content yourself with what you have.
動詞 'content' 作「使滿足」解時，是及物動詞，且通常以反身代名詞（oneself）作受詞，形成 'content oneself with something' 的固定用法，意為「讓自己滿足於某事物」。
×He contented himself by reading a book.
✓He contented himself with reading a book.
動詞片語 'content oneself' 後面固定接介系詞 'with' 來引導所滿足的事物或方式，不可用 'by' 或其他介系詞替換。
×I was contented by the peaceful atmosphere.
✓I was content with the peaceful atmosphere.
此處想表達的是狀態「感到滿足」，應使用形容詞 'content' 搭配 'be content with'。動詞 'content' 的過去分詞 'contented' 雖可作形容詞，但更常用於修飾名詞（如 a contented smile），且 'be contented by' 是被動語態，強調被某物使滿足，較不自然。表達個人感受時，'be content with' 更為常見和自然。
×The manager contented the angry customer.
✓The manager satisfied the angry customer.
動詞 'content' 的主語通常是感到滿足的人自己（透過反身代名詞），意為「使自己滿足於...」，不常用於表示「使他人滿意」。表示「使他人滿意或平息他人不滿」時，應使用 'satisfy', 'appease', 或 'placate'。
×He contented to stay at home.
✓He contented himself with staying at home.
動詞 'content' 不能直接接不定詞 (to V)。必須使用 'content oneself with + V-ing / N' 的結構來表達「滿足於做某事」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Content"?What are tense/participle forms of "Content"?
contents(3rd_singular)contenting(present_participle)contented(past)contented(past_participle)