consist

compose, comprise, consist, constitute

这些动词均含“组成，构成”之意。
compose: 正式用词，多用被动态。指将两个或两个以上的人或物放到一起形成一个整体。
comprise: 正式用词，指整体是由几个独立的部分所组成。
consist: 与of连用，指一个整体由几个部分组成，或由某些材料构成。
constitute: 正式用词，指由某些部分组成一个整体或构成某物的基本成分。在句中，主语表事物的组成部分，宾语表示事物的整体。

动词 consist:

1. originate (in)
   同义词：dwell, lie, belong, lie in
2. have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in
3. be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
4. be composed of
   同义词：comprise

1. Health does not consist with intemperance.
   健康和酗酒不能相容。
2. The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.
   该计划的妙处在于简洁明了。
3. The beauty of Venice consists largely in the style of its ancient buildings.
   威尼斯的美很大程度上在于它那古代建筑的风格。
4. The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
   联合王国由大不列颠和北爱尔兰组成。