/kənˈsɪst ||; kənˈsɪst/verb (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时) consist in sth to have sth as its main point 要点或特征在于: Her job consisted in welcoming the guests as they arrived. 她的工作主要是接待来宾。 consist of sth to be formed or made up of sth 由…组成: The band consists of a singer, two guitarists and a drummer. 这乐队由一名歌手、两名吉他手及一名鼓手组成。 Although this verb is not used in the continuous tenses, it is common to see the present participle (= -ing form) It's a full-time course consisting of six different modules. 虽然这个动词不用于进行时，但它的现在分词还是常见：It's a full-time course consisting of six different modules. 这是一门全日制课程，由六个不同单元组成。