comprise
verb [ T, L only + noun, not continuous ] formal uk/kəmˈpraɪz/ us/kəmˈpraɪz/
C1 包含;包括;构成，组成
to have as parts or members, or to be those parts or members
The course comprises a class book, a practice book, and a CD. 这门课的教材包括一本课堂用书、一本练习用书和一张光盘。
The class is comprised mainly of Italian and French students. 这个班主要由意大利和法国学生组成。
Italian students comprise 60 percent of the class. 意大利学生占全班人数的60%。
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- The accommodation comprises six bedrooms and three living rooms.
- His supporters are comprised mainly of evangelical Christians.
- Our staff comprises many nationalities.