containing

/kənˈteɪn/ (bre, ipa) · [kəntˈenɪŋ] /kənˈteɪn/ (ame, ipa) · [kəntˈenɪŋ] /kən-ˈtān How to pronounce contain (audio)/ (ame, mw)

containing — verb

  • containingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • containings3rd person singular
  • containinging-ing form
  • containingedpast simple

1. the present participle and gerund of 'contain', used when something has somethin

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

the present participle and gerund of 'contain', used when something has something inside it, includes it, keeps danger under control, hides a strong feeling, or stops an opponent from doing well

例句

The lunch box containing mango slices stayed cool in Liam's bag.

noun + containing + object for what is inside

Indra read a guide containing clear maps of the old city.

containing for included information or parts

文法句型

noun + containing + object

containing + object

work on containing + danger

containing + emotion

用法筆記

Containing usually adds information after a noun, as in 'a folder containing photos', or names an ongoing action after a preposition or as a gerund. For the simple meaning of 'have inside', English usually says 'contains' rather than 'is containing'.

常見錯誤

❌The file contains the price list is on my desk.
✅The file containing the price list is on my desk.
💡use 'containing' to add extra information about the noun 'file'.
❌They worked all night containing to the fire.
✅They worked all night containing the fire.
💡'containing' takes a direct object, not 'to'.