"consist in" in Chinese (Simplified)

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Definition

指某事物的本质或主要特征在于某点；本质上包含某事（正式用语，比 'consist of' 更少见）。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Consist in' 比 'consist of' 更正式且少用，用于说明某事的本质或核心，常接动名词或名词（如 'consist in doing'）。不要与表示组成部分的 'consist of' 混淆。

Examples

Happiness consists in enjoying the simple things in life.

幸福**在于**享受生活中的简单事物。

The solution consisted in finding a new method.

解决办法**在于**找到一种新方法。

True friendship consists in trust and honesty.

真正的友谊**在于**信任和诚实。

For her, success consists in finding balance, not just making money.

对她来说，成功**在于**找到平衡，而不仅仅是赚钱。

The beauty of the painting consists in its simplicity and colors.

这幅画的美**在于**其简洁和色彩。

His job consists in making sure everyone works together smoothly.

他的工作**在于**确保大家顺利合作。