consist
UK/kən'sist/US/kәn'sist/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
v.
To be made up of (consist of)
由……组成（consist of）
v.
To have as its main element; to lie in (consist in)
在于，存在于（consist in）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + sist (from sistere, 'to stand') = 'to stand together.' The parts of a thing stand together to make it — so a team consists of players. A more abstract use: where the essence stands, as in 'happiness consists in simple things.'
Root st still carries 376 more wordsUsage Guide
Two prepositions, two meanings. consist OF = be made up of (concrete parts): 'The meal consists of rice and beans.' consist IN = have its essence in (abstract): 'Her charm consists in her honesty.' consist is never passive — you cannot say 'is consisted of.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
The committee consists of seven members.
- 2.
Her job consists mainly of answering emails.
- 3.
True wealth consists in good health and friends.