content Определение На български

• 0 pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement: --

  • [ + to infinitive ] They're content to socialize with a very small circle of people.

  • He seems fairly content with (his) life.

• 1 the articles or parts contained in a magazine or book, with the number of the page they begin on: --

  • We've discussed the unusual form of the book - now, what about the content?

  • It's a very stylish and beautiful film, but it lacks content.

  • the contents page

  • the table of (= list of) contents

• 2 everything that is contained within something: --

  • Chocolate has a high fat content.

  • He didn't need to open the letter because he already knew the contents.

  • The contents of his bag spilled all over the floor.

• 3 to make someone feel happy and satisfied: --

  • My explanation seemed to content him.

  • You're quite easily contented, aren't you?

• 4 pleased with your situation and not needing or desiring it to be better: --

  • Skating this year with a sprained ankle, he said he was content just to make the Olympic team.

• 5 to make yourself accept something as satisfactory, although it could be better: --

  • We had to content ourselves with watching the sea lions from the shore.