Content
[kən'tent] or ['kɑntɛnt]
解释:
(noun.) the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned.
(noun.) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something; 'he emptied the contents of his pockets'; 'the two groups were similar in content'.
(noun.) the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc..
(verb.) satisfy in a limited way; 'He contented himself with one glass of beer per day'.
(verb.) make content; 'I am contented'.
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解释:
(a.) Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.
(n.) That which is contained; the thing or things held by a receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a book.
(n.) Power of containing; capacity; extent; size.
(n.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents.
(a.) To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.
(a.) To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.
(n.) Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.
(n.) Acquiescence without examination.
(n.) That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.
(n.) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes "Content.".
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同义词及近义词:
a. Satisfied, contented, easy in mind.
v. a. Satisfy, appease, make easy, make contented.
n. Satisfaction, ease, contentment.
录入:洛伦佐
同义词及反义词:
SYN:Full, satisfied, pleased, gratified, contented, willing, resigned
ANT:Unsatisfied, dissatisfied, unwilling, reluctant, discontented
整理:瓦莱丽
解释:
adj. having the desires limited by present enjoyment: satisfied.—n. satisfaction—often 'heart's content.'—interj. = I am content agreed!—the formula of assent in the House of Lords.—v.t. to make content: to satisfy the mind: to make quiet: to please.—n. Contentā′tion (obs.).—adj. Content′ed content.—adv. Content′edly.—ns. Content′edness Content′ment.—adj. Content′less without content: discontented.
n. that which is contained: the capacity or extent of anything: the substance: (pl.) the things contained: the list of subjects treated of in a book.
编辑:内尔达
例句:
- Had you been rustic, clownish, awkward, I should have been content. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
- She enjoyed herself very much that evening, for she danced to her heart's content. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
- They are generally obliged, therefore, to content themselves with petitioning for certain encouragements to exportation. 亚当·斯密. 国富论.
- The papers were then brought home again, and the boys amused themselves to their hearts' content until the line was pulled down by a stray cow wandering through the orchard. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
- I am disposed to be as content as a queen, and you try to stir me up to restlessness! 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
- Mrs. Yeobright was far too thoughtful a woman to be content with ready definitions, and, like the What is wisdom? 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
- My companion will be of the same nature as myself, and will be content with the same fare. 玛丽·雪莱. 弗兰肯斯坦.
- Even the children were instructed, each to dip a wooden spoon into Mr. Micawber's pot, and pledge us in its contents. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
- I hope that contents you. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
- Papa often lets me open the letter-bag and give him out the contents. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
- Murder by a Madman, and the contents of the paper showed that Mr. Horace Harker had got his account into print after all. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.
- Contents of chapter, “His birth and estate. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
- Left alone in the study, I opened the safe and withdrew the contents of the drawer in which he had told me I would find my instructions. 埃德加·赖斯·巴勒斯. 火星公主.
- And so arrange them as to have them always in order for immediate reference, with a note of the contents of each outside it. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
- Will was not quite contented, thinking that he would apparently have been of more importance if he had been disliked. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
- Rested and refreshed, we took the rail happy and contented. 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.
- I am too entirely contented. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
- What a day it is and how I am contented not to be in pine trees. 欧内斯特·海明威. 丧钟为谁而鸣.
- I had no doubt of your being contented and happy with me, being so dutiful and so devoted; but I saw with whom you would be happier. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
- And Beth leaned her head against her sister with a contented look, which effectually settled that point. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
- Cannot you invent a few hardships for yourself, and be contented to stay? 简·奥斯汀. 爱玛.
- Jo had never tried this style before, contenting herself with very mild romances for _The Spread Eagle_. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
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