consist /kənˈsist/ vi. 1.(和of连用)由…构成，包含有：A university consists of teachers, administrators and students. 大学里有教员，管理人员及学生。The atmosphere consists of certain gases mixed together in definite proportions. 空气是由一定比例的数种气体组成的。2.(和in连用)主要是，主要在于：The beauty of Venice consists in the style of its ancient buildings.威尼斯的美主要在于它的古建筑风格。Happiness consists in contentment. 知足者常乐。