contain

1.~ sth包含；含有；容纳if sthcontains sth else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it

This drink doesn't contain any alcohol.这种饮料不含任何酒精。

Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies.她的陈述有一两处不准确。

a brown envelope containing dollar bills装有钞票的棕色信封

The bottle contains(= can hold) two litres.此瓶容量为两升。

2.控制，克制，抑制（感情）to keep your feelings under control

She was unable to contain her excitement.她无法抑制内心的激动。

I was so furious I just couldn't contain myself(= I had to express my feelings) .我气愤极了，简直无法克制自己。

3.~ sth防止…蔓延（或恶化）to prevent sth harmful from spreading or getting worse

to contain an epidemic防止流行病的蔓延

Government forces have failed to contain the rebellion.政府军未能遏止叛乱。