英语单词

contented是什么意思

contented

英 [kən'tentɪd] 美 [kən'tɛntɪd]
  • adj. 满足的;心安的
  • v. 使…满足;使…安心(content的过去式和过去分词)

助记提示


1. con- "together" + tent- "hold" + -ed.
2. => that which is contained.
3. Sense evolved through "contained," "restrained," to "satisfied," as the contented person's desires are bound by what he or she already has.

双语例句


1. He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority.
他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。

来自柯林斯例句

2. We returned home thoroughly contented.
我们心满意足地回家了。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Tania kept the children reasonably quiet and contented.
塔妮娅把孩子们哄得安安静静而又心满意足。

来自柯林斯例句

4. His face relaxes into a contented smile.
他面部肌肉放松下来,露出了满意的微笑。

来自柯林斯例句

5. He was a contented man.
他是个心满意足的人。

来自《权威词典》

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