contain
gb/kəntˈeɪn/ us/kəntˈeɪn/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 600
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำกริยา
A2
action
1
Hold something within limits
To have something inside it or as part of it.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to contain [something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'contain' with 'include'. 'Contain' refers to something physically or conceptually inside; 'include' refers to being part of a group or list.
คำพ้องความหมาย
hold (More general; can refer to physically supporting or keeping something in place, not just inside boundaries.)
คำตรงข้าม
release (Means to let something go out from where it was held or contained.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
contain water
|contain information
|contain chemicals
|contain ingredients
หัวข้อ
daily life
|science
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The bottle contains one liter of milk.
- This box contains all the parts you need.
- The package contains fragile items, so handle it carefully.
- The file contains sensitive information.
- The jar contains homemade jam.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The bag contains apples.
- This room contains a bed and a table.
- The box contains toys.
- Her phone contains many photos.
คำกริยา
B1
action
2
Control something harmful
To stop something bad from growing or spreading.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to contain [problem/damage/fire/disease]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may overuse 'stop' instead of 'contain', but 'contain' emphasizes control within limits, not complete elimination.
คำพ้องความหมาย
control (Broad term; 'contain' suggests preventing spread beyond a limit.)
คำตรงข้าม
spread (Opposite in that it means to extend over a wider area.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
contain a fire
|contain an outbreak
|contain the spread
|contain the damage
หัวข้อ
safety
|emergencies
|health
|science
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- Firefighters worked to contain the wildfire before it reached the town.
- The government is trying to contain the spread of the virus.
- We must act quickly to contain the damage after the leak.
- Security forces contained the riot before it got worse.
- Measures were taken to contain inflation.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- They worked to contain the fire.
- We must contain the virus.
- He tried to contain the damage.
- Police contained the crowd.
คำกริยา
B1
action
3
Control emotions or actions
To stop yourself from showing strong feelings or actions.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to contain [emotions/laughter/anger]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'contain' with 'hide'. 'Contain' means to hold back, not necessarily to hide completely.
คำพ้องความหมาย
restrain (Focuses on holding back physically or emotionally; 'contain' often implies visible effort.)
คำตรงข้าม
express (Means to show feelings openly, opposite of holding them back.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
contain anger
|contain excitement
|contain laughter
หัวข้อ
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- She could hardly contain her excitement when she saw the gift.
- He tried to contain his anger during the meeting.
- I struggled to contain my laughter during the performance.
- He contained his disappointment and smiled politely.
- They could not contain their joy after hearing the news.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- I could not contain my happiness.
- She tried to contain her anger.
- He contained his laughter in class.
- We contained our excitement until the party.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
contain
IPA
GB/kəntˈeɪn/
US/kəntˈeɪn/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
con - tain (2 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tain)
รูปคำ
Verb
- Base: contain
- 3rd Person Singular: contains
- Present Participle: containing
- Past: contained
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
contains
verb
containing
verb
contained
verb
Related words
containment
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncontainable
adjective
Advanced or less common
containable
adjective
วลีและสำนวน
contain an outbreak
1/kəntˈeɪn ən ˈaʊtbɹˌeɪk/
fixed phrase
Control a sudden increase of disease or violence
Stop a sudden problem like disease or violence from growing bigger.
ตัวอย่าง
- Doctors rushed to contain the outbreak in the city.
- They managed to contain an outbreak of unrest in the region.
contain the spread
1/kəntˈeɪn ðə spɹˈɛd/
fixed phrase
Stop something from spreading further
Stop something from moving into more areas.
ตัวอย่าง
- Officials are working to contain the spread of the disease.
- Quick action helped contain the spread of the fire.
contain yourself
1/kəntˈeɪn jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Control your emotions or behavior
Stay calm and do not show your feelings too much.
ตัวอย่าง
- Please contain yourself during the ceremony.
- He could hardly contain himself when he heard the news.