consist

compose, comprise, consist, constitute

动词 consist:

1. originate (in)
   同义词：dwell, lie, belong, lie in
2. have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in
3. be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
4. be composed of
   同义词：comprise

1. Health does not consist with intemperance.
   健康和酗酒不能相容。
2. The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.
   该计划的妙处在于简洁明了。
3. The beauty of Venice consists largely in the style of its ancient buildings.
   威尼斯的美很大程度上在于它那古代建筑的风格。
4. The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
   联合王国由大不列颠和北爱尔兰组成。

con.sist

v.intr.（不及物动词）
con.sist.ed,con.sist.ing,con.sists
To be made up or composed:
由…构成：被组成或构成：
例句：
New York City consists of five boroughs.See Usage Note at include
纽约市由五个行政区组成参见 include

To have a basis; reside or lie:
在于：有一个基础；在于或存在：
例句：
The beauty of the artist`s style consists in its simplicity.
这位艺术家的风格上的美在于它的简朴

To be compatible; accord:
调和的；符合：
例句：
The information consists with her account.
这消息与她的描述是一致的

来源：
Latin cônsistere [to stand still, to be composed of]
拉丁语 cônsistere [站着不动，由…构成]
com- [intensive pref.] * see com-
com- [前缀，表加强词意] *参见 com-
sistere [to cause to stand] * see st3-
sistere [使站立] *参见 st3-