contains

IPA/kənˈteɪn/
KK[kəntˈenz]IPA/kənˈteɪn/

contains — verb

  • containspresent simple I / you / we / they
  • containses3rd person singular
  • containsing-ing form
  • containsedpast simple

1. the third-person singular present form of 'contain', used when one person or thi

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

the third-person singular present form of 'contain', used when one person or thing has something inside it, includes it as one part, keeps danger from spreading, holds back a strong feeling, or limits an opposing player.

例句

This cough syrup contains honey, ginger, and a small amount of lemon.

contains + list of ingredients

The museum guide says the old chest contains letters from the war.

contains + object inside a container

同義詞
  • holds

    often focuses on what fits inside something physical

  • includes

    stresses that something is one part of a larger whole

  • restrains

    stronger and more active when the meaning is control

文法句型

contains + object

contains + list

contains + danger

contains + emotion

用法筆記

Use 'contains' with a singular subject such as he, she, it, or one thing. It can describe what is inside something, what is included in a whole, or how danger, emotion, or an opponent is kept within limits.

常見錯誤

❌They contains sugar.
✅They contain sugar.
💡'contains' is only used with he, she, it, or one singular noun subject.
❌The box contains of old photos.
✅The box contains old photos.
💡'contain' takes a direct object, not 'of'.