consist

consist — 動詞

  • consistpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • consists3rd person singular
  • consisting-ing form
  • consistedpast simple

1. to be formed or made from two or more particular parts, people, or ingredients,

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

由…組成

由特定部分或成員組成

to be formed or made from two or more particular parts, people, or ingredients, with those parts named after the word 'of'

例句

The committee consists of twelve members from different university departments.

該委員會由來自不同大學系所的十二位成員組成。

consist of + noun phrase naming the parts

A traditional Taiwanese breakfast often consists of warm soy milk and crispy youtiao.

傳統的臺灣早餐通常由溫豆漿和酥脆的油條組成。

同義詞
  • comprise

    more formal; the whole comprises the parts, not the parts comprise the whole

  • be composed of

    slightly more formal; emphasizes the individual elements

  • be made up of

    common in everyday speech; less formal than 'consist of'

文法句型

Subject + consist + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Only used in active voice. 'The team is consisted of...' is incorrect — never use 'consist' in passive form.

常見錯誤

❌The team is consisted of five players.
✅The team consists of five players.
💡'consist of' is active-only; never add 'be' before it.

2. to have its most important feature, quality, or explanation in something — for e

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

在於

本質或主要特徵在於

to have its most important feature, quality, or explanation in something — for example, success consisting in hard work, or beauty consisting in simplicity

例句

The beauty of Iris's design consists in its perfect balance of shape and color.

Iris 的設計之美在於形狀與色彩的完美平衡。

consist in + noun phrase explaining the essential quality

True leadership does not consist in giving orders but in earning respect.

真正的領導力不在於發號施令，而是在於贏得尊重。

同義詞
  • lie in

    more common in everyday English; less formal

  • reside in

    very formal; stresses that the quality is inherent

文法句型

Subject + consist + in + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Always followed by 'in' + noun or gerund. This sense is formal and uncommon in casual conversation. In everyday English, 'lie in' is more frequent.

常見錯誤

❌The problem consists of finding time.' (when meaning 'lies in').
✅The problem consists in finding enough time.
💡use 'in' (not 'of') for the sense of 'the essential nature is'.

3. to match or be in agreement with something else, especially when comparing state

3.動詞不及物B2
釋義

符合；一致

與某事物相符或協調

to match or be in agreement with something else, especially when comparing statements, actions, or facts for compatibility

例句

The witness account does not consist with the security footage from the lobby.

目擊者的描述與大廳的監視器畫面不一致。

negative form: does not consist with

Omar's actions hardly consist with the values he talks about in public.

Omar 的行為與他公開談論的價值觀幾乎不相符。

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

Subject + consist + with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Most common in negative or question forms. In affirmative sentences, 'be consistent with' is far more natural in modern English.

常見錯誤

❌His story consists of the evidence.' (when meaning 'matches').
✅His story consists with the evidence.
💡use 'with' (not 'of') for agreement/harmony.

consist — 名詞