contain
/kənˈteɪn; kən`ten/ v[Tn]
(not in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时态)
1
(a) have or hold (sth) within itself 包含; 含有
The atlas contains forty maps. 这地图集共有四十幅地图.
Whisky contains a large percentage of alcohol. 威士忌所含酒精的百分比很高.
What does that box contain? 那个盒子里装的是什麽?
Her statement contained several inaccuracies. 她的言词有几处不确切.
(b) be capable of holding (sth) 可容纳（某事物）
This barrel contains 50 litres. 这个桶容量为50升.
2
(a) keep (sth/oneself) under control; keep within limits; hold back 控制（某事物[自己]）; 抑制; 克制
I was so furious I couldn't contain myself, ie had to express my feelings. 我气极了, 无法克制自己.
Please contain your enthusiasm for a moment. 请你暂且控制住感情.
She could hardly contain her excitement. 她抑制不住内心的激动.
(b) prevent (sth) from spreading harmfully or becoming more serious 阻止（某事物）的蔓延或恶化
Has the revolt been contained? 叛乱是否已受到遏止?
3 (geometry 几) form the boundary of (sth) 作（某事物）的边
the angle contained by two sides of a triangle 三角形两边的夹角.
4 (mathematics 数) be capable of being divided by (a number) exactly 可被（某数）除尽; （某数）可整除
12 contains 2, 3, 4 and 6 12可被2、 3、 4、 6除尽.