consist
[kən'sɪst] verb
Phrasal Verbs [L not continuous] consist in sth formal
■to have something as a main and necessary part or quality 在于，存在于•The beauty of air travel consists in its speed and ease.乘飞机旅行的好处在于快捷、舒适。 •[+ -ing verb] For her, happiness consists in watching television and reading magazines.对她来说，幸福就是看电视和读杂志。
[kən'sɪst] verb
Phrasal Verbs [L not continuous] consist of sth IMPROVER
■to be made of or formed from something 由…组成，由…构成；包含•The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.该队由四个欧洲人和两个美国人组成。 •It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.这道菜很容易做，主料是米饭和蔬菜。 |