/kənˈsɪst ||; kənˈsɪst/verb
(not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时)
consist in sth to have sth as its main point 要点或特征在于:
Her job consisted in welcoming the guests as they arrived.她的工作主要是接待来宾。consist of sth to be formed or made up of sth 由…组成:
The band consists of a singer, two guitarists and a drummer.这乐队由一名歌手、两名吉他手及一名鼓手组成。Although this verb is not used in the continuous tenses, it is common to see the present participle (= -ing form) It's a full-time course consisting of six different modules. 虽然这个动词不用于进行时,但它的现在分词还是常见:It's a full-time course consisting of six different modules. 这是一门全日制课程,由六个不同单元组成。
consist/kənˋsIst; kənˈsIst/v consist of sthphr v to be formed from two or more things or people 由…组成: consist mainly/entirely/largely of sth The audience consists largely of teenagers. 观众中大部分是青少年。
consistconsistconsistsconsistedconsistingverb (consists, consisting, consisted)consist of somethingto be made from two or more things; to have things as parts: Jam consists of fruit and sugar.