compose

compose, comprise, consist, constitute

create, compose, design, invent, make, produce

动词 compose:

1. form the substance of
2. write music
   同义词：write
3. produce a literary work
   同义词：write, pen, indite
4. put together out of existing material
   同义词：compile
5. calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
6. make up plans or basic details for
   同义词：frame, draw up

1. He was composing at the piano at the age of seven.
   他7岁时就会钢琴作曲。
2. Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
   水由氢和氧组成。

com.pose

v.（动词）
com.posed,com.pos.ing,com.pos.es 缩写 comp.
v.tr.（及物动词）
To make up the constituent parts of; constitute or form:
由各部分组成；构成或形成：
例句：
an exhibit composed of French paintings; the many ethnic groups that compose our nation.See Usage Note at comprise
一次法国绘画展；构成我们国家的多种民族参见 comprise

To make or create by putting together parts or elements.
组合而成：通过组合部件或元素来进行制作或创造
To create or produce (a literary or musical piece).
创作：创作或制作（文学或音乐作品）
To make (oneself) calm or tranquil:
使平静：使（自己）平静或镇静下来：
例句：
Compose yourself and deal with the problems logically.
冷静下来，并且理性的处理问题

To settle or adjust; reconcile:
调解或调整；使达成和解：
例句：
They managed to compose their differences.
他们设法调解他们之间的分歧

To arrange aesthetically or artistically.
妥当安排：优美地或艺术地安排
Printing To arrange or set (type or matter to be printed).
【印刷术】 排版：安排或设置（待印刷的版面或其他事物）
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To create a literary or a musical piece.
创作：创作文学或音乐作品
Printing To set type.
【印刷术】 排版

来源：
Middle English composen
中古英语 composen
from Old French composer
源自 古法语 composer
alteration influenced by poser [to put, place] * see pose
受 poser的影响 [放，安置] *参见 pose
of Latin compônere * see component
拉丁语 compônere的变化 *参见 component