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contain [kən'teɪn](a) (hold → of bag, house, city) contenir∎ her story does contain some truth il y a du vrai dans son histoire;∎ the ore contains a high percentage of iron le minerai a une forte teneur en fer;∎ the document contains a reference to… le document contient une référence à…(c) (restrain → feelings) contenir, cacher;∎ to contain one's anger contenir sa colère;∎ to contain one's disappointment cacher sa déception;∎ he was unable to contain his laughter il ne pouvait pas s'empêcher de rire;∎ I could barely contain myself j'avais du mal à me contenir(d) (curb → enemy, growth, riot, inflation) contenir, maîtriser(f) (limit → damage) limiter(g) Mathematics être divisible par -
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contain [kənˈteɪn]* * *[kən'teɪn] 1.transitive verb1) ( hold) contenir [amount, ingredients]; contenir, comporter [information, mistakes]2) ( curb) maîtriser [blaze]; enrayer [epidemic]; limiter [costs, problem]; canaliser [strike]3) ( within boundary) endiguer [river]; retenir [flood]4) ( control) contenir [joy]; contenir [enemy]2. -
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contain — containable, adj. /keuhn tayn /, v.t. 1. to hold or include within its volume or area: This glass contains water. This paddock contains our best horses. 2. to be capable of holding; have capacity for: The room will contain 75 persons safely. 3.… … Universalium
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