1. con- "together" + tent- "hold" + -s.
2. => that which is contained.
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英语词源
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.
权威例句
1. Empty the contents of the pan into the sieve.
将锅里的东西倒到筛子上。
2. A large diesel tank mysteriously leaked its contents into the river.
一个大型柴油罐的柴油莫名其妙地泄漏到河里去了。
3. Utmost care must be taken not to spill any of the contents.
千万注意里面的东西一点都不能洒出来。
4. He emptied the contents out into the palm of his hand.
他把东西都倒在手心里。
5. The contents of this booklet should be of use to all students.