con‧sist W3 AC / kənsɪst / 动词

consist in something 短语动词 [不用于进行时] formal

to be based on or depend on something :

Happiness does not consist in how many possessions you own.

consist of something 短语动词 [不用于进行时]

to be formed from two or more things or people :

The buffet consisted of several different Indian dishes.

consist mainly/largely/primarily of somebody/something

The audience consisted mainly of teenagers.

consist entirely/solely of somebody/something

The area does not consist entirely of rich people, despite popular belief. ► Do not say that something ‘is consisted of’ or ‘consists’ things or people. Say that it consists of things or people.

THESAURUS

consist of/be made up of to be formed from two or more things or people : Lunch consisted of sandwiches and fruit. | The apartment consisted of three rooms. | The audience was largely made up of families.

be composed of to consist of something – used especially when saying which natural substances something contains, or what kind of people are in a group : Every chemical element is composed of atoms. | Venus’ atmosphere is mainly composed of carbon dioxide. | The team was composed of leading scientists from around the world.

comprise / kəmpraɪz / formal to consist of the things mentioned. Comprise can also be used to talk about the people or things which form something : The event comprises a champagne reception, two-course lunch, and a fashion show. | Men still comprise the majority of people who have the disease.

make up ( also constitute formal ) to be the things or people that form something : Women constitute a significant part of the workforce. | Toys make up about 10% of the company’s sales.