contain English [k n te n] American [k n te n] Third person singular: contains
Past tense: contained Present participle: containing Past participle: contained
In English,"contain" is a transitive verb that means to contain;Contains;Control, restraint, inhibition (emotional);Accommodated;Prevent....Spreading (or worsening).
Here are some common usages and fixed phrases for "contain":
1. Basic Usage:
the box contains a book.There is a book in the box.
this cake contains sugar.This cake contains sugar.
his statement contained one or two inaccuracies.There are one or two inaccuracies in her statement.
she was unable to contain her excitement.She couldn't contain the excitement in her heart.
the government has successed to contain an epidemic.
* Successfully controlled the epidemic.
2. Fixed phrases:
1. contain sb. in/on sth.: to include someone in somethingExample:
the painting contains a woman in a red dress.
The painting shows a woman in a red dress.
2.contain oneself: control your feelings or behaviorsFor example:
she contained herself when she heard the news.
She controlled her emotions when she heard the news.
3.be contained in:For example:
the key is contained in the envelope.The key is in the envelope.
In addition to the above usage,:"contain" can also be combined with other words to form more phrases and expressions, such as "contain tears" and "contain oneself with difficulty".