1. con- "together" + tent- "hold" + -s.
2. => that which is contained.
英文詞源
contents (n.)
"things contained" in something (the stomach, a document, etc.), early 15c., Latin contentum (plural contenta), neuter past participle of continere (see contain). Table of contents is late 15c.
雙語例句
1. Empty the contents of the pan into the sieve.
將鍋里的東西倒到篩子上。
來自柯林斯例句
2. A large diesel tank mysteriously leaked its contents into the river.
一個大型柴油罐的柴油莫名其妙地泄漏到河里去了。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Utmost care must be taken not to spill any of the contents.
千萬注意里面的東西一點都不能灑出來。
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4. He emptied the contents out into the palm of his hand.
他把東西都倒在手心里。
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5. The contents of this booklet should be of use to all students.