comprise /kəmˈpraɪz/ verb comprises; comprised; comprising
comprises; comprised; comprising
Learner's definition of COMPRISE
[+ object]
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: to be made up of (something) : to include or consist of (something)包含；包括 2
: to make up or form (something)构成；组成 -
Nine players comprise [=make up] a baseball team.一支棒球队由九名球员组成。
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Plants comprise [=constitute, form] the bulk of their diet.他们的饮食以植物为主。
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often used as (be) comprised常用作(be) comprised