| 词组 | content |
| 释义 | content Content can be used as a noun, an adjective, or a verb. When it is used as a noun, it is pronounced . When it is used as an adjective or verb, it is pronounced . ◊ used as a plural noun The contents of something such as a box or room are the things inside it. ...pouring out the contents of the bag. Note that contents is a plural noun. You cannot talk about 'a content'. The contents of something such as a document or tape are the things written in it or recorded on it. He knew by heart the contents of the note. ◊ used as an uncount noun The content of something such as a speech, piece of writing, or television programme is the information it gives, or the ideas or opinions expressed in it. I was disturbed by the content of some of the speeches. BBC radio and television both now carry more current affairs content than does the popular press. ◊ used as an adjective If you are content to do something or are content with something, you are willing to do it, have it, or accept it. A few teachers were content to pay the fines. Children are not content with glib explanations. If you are content, you are happy and satisfied. Content is not used with this meaning in front of a noun. However hard up they were, they stayed content. Not for years had she felt more content. ◊ 'contented' You can also use contented to say that someone is happy and satisfied. Contented can be used in front of a noun or after a verb. ...firms with a loyal and contented labour force. For ten years they lived like this and were perfectly contented. Several other words can be used with a similar meaning to content or contented. For a list of these, see entry at ↑ ◊ 'content' used as a verb If you content yourself with doing something, you are satisfied with it and do not try to do other things. She didn't take part in the discussion, but contented herself with smoking cigarettes. |
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