contain读法:英[kənˈteɪn] 美[kənˈteɪn]
contain意思:
1、包含;含有;容纳
if sth contains sth else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol.这种饮料不含任何酒精。
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies.她的陈述有一两处不准确。
a brown envelope containing dollar bills.装有钞票的棕色信封。
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.此瓶容量为两升。
2、控制,克制,抑制(感情)
to keep your feelings under control
同义词: restrain
She was unable to contain her excitement.她无法抑制内心的激动。
I was so furious I just couldn't contain myself (= I had to express my feelings) .我气愤极了,简直无法克制自己。
3、防止…蔓延(或恶化)
to prevent sth harmful from spreading or getting worse
to contain an epidemic。防止流行病的蔓延.
Government forces have failed to contain the rebellion.政府军未能遏止叛乱。