consist
v
(not in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时态) (phr v) consist of sth
(a) be composed or made up of sth 由某事物组成或构成
The committee consists of ten members. 委员会由十人组成.
a mixture consisting of flour and water 面粉和水的混合物. =>Usage at comprise 用法见comprise.
(b) consist in sth (fml 文) have sth as its chief or only element or feature 以某事物为其主要的或唯一的因素或特点; 存在於某事物之中
The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity. 这计划的好处就在於简单易行.