content
[kən'tɛnt]
n. 容, 满足, 意,

a. 满足, 满意

vt. 使...满足, 使...

[] 容

[医] 含; 容, 含

1. I like the style of his writing but I don't like the content.
   喜欢写，但喜欢容。
2. He is quite content with his present fortune.
   自己目境颇意。
3. We can't go abroad this year, so we'll have to content ourselves with a holiday in Shanghai.
   今，去海假。

content
[ noun ]

1. everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

<noun.group>
he emptied the contents of his pockets
the two groups were similar in content

2. what a communication that is about something is about

<noun.communication>

3. the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.

<noun.linkdef>

4. the amount that can be contained

<noun.quantity>
the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons

5. the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned

<noun.cognition>

6. the state of being contented with your situation in life

<noun.state>
he relaxed in sleepy contentedness
they could read to their heart's content

7. something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation

<noun.artifact>
a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject

[ verb ]

1. satisfy in a limited way

<verb.consumption>
He contented himself with one glass of beer per day

2. make content

<verb.emotion>
I am contented

[ adj ]

1. satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

<adj.all>
a contented smile

Content \Con*tent"\ (k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"), a. [F. content, fr. L.
contentus, p. p. of contenire to hold together, restrain. See
{Contain}.]
Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by
that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble;
satisfied; contented; at rest.

Having food and rai ment, let us be therewith content.
--1 Tim. vi.
8.


Content \Con"tent\ (k[o^]n"t[e^]nt or k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"; 277), n.;
usually in pl., {Contents}.
1. That which is contained; the thing or things held by a
receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the
contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a
book.

I shall prove these writings . . . authentic, and
the contents true, and worthy of a divine original.
--Grew.

2. Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. [Obs.]

Strong ship's, of great content. --Bacon.

3. (Geom.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained
within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial
contents.

The geometrical content, figure, and situation of
all the lands of a kingdom. --Graunt.

{Table of contents}, or {Contents}, a table or list of topics
in a book, showing their order and the place where they
may be found: a summary.


Content \Con*tent"\, n.
1. Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition;
freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment;
moderate happiness.

Such is the fullness of my heart's content. --Shak.

2. Acquiescence without examination. [Obs.]

The sense they humbly take upon content. --Pope.

3. That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained
would make one happy.

So will I in England work your grace's full content.
--Shak.

4. (Eng. House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or
motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes
``Content.''.

Supposing the number of ``Contents'' and ``Not
contents'' strictly equal in number and consequence.
--Burke.


Content \Con*tent"\, v. t. [F. contenter, LL. contentare, fr. L.
contentus, p. p. See {Content}, a.]
1. To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation;
to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.

Do not content yourselves with obscure and confused
ideas, where clearer are to be attained. --I. Watts.

Pilate, willing to content the people, released
Barabbas unto them. --Mark xv. 15.

2. To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you.
--Shak.

Syn: To satisfy; appease; please. See {Satiate}.