Contener in english
Contain
pronunciation: kənteɪn part of speech: verb
pronunciation: kənteɪn part of speech: verb
In gestures
contenerse = forbear ; check + Reflexivo ; hold back.
Example: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.Example: She was on the point of saying 'How dare you call him that?' but she checked herself.Example: Police in Algeria have been holding back hundreds of anti-government demonstrators who have been trying to rally in central Algiers.contener1 = bear ; contain ; contain in ; enclose ; gather ; hold ; host ; include ; possess ; carry ; be stocked with ; harbour [harbor, -USA] ; offer ; provide.
Example: Use a uniform title for an entry if the item bears a title proper that differs from the uniform title.Example: The label contains information about the record, indicating, for instance, its length, status, for example, new, amended, type and class.Example: A printed index is a pointer, or indicator, or more fully, a systematic guide to the items contained in, or concepts derived from a collection.Example: The building encloses an art gallery, tourist office, conference room, concert hall and cinema.Example: A bibliography is a list of materials or items which is restricted in its coverage by some feature other than the materials being gathered in one library collection.Example: If the search is made with a call number, a summary of copies with that call number which are held by the library is first displayed.Example: Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.Example: Document descriptions may be included in catalogues, bibliographies and other listings of documents.Example: Not every index necessarily exhibits all the features of either of these types of indexing systems, and indeed, some will possess elements of both types of systems.Example: Europe Environment carries useful reports on the activities of the lobby groups in the environmental, consumer protection and research fields.Example: The paperback shelves in many retail outlets are stocked with books which, in spite of their print-runs, may or may not be a financial success.Example: When the reference collection fails or the question is broad in nature, the stacks may harbor exactly what is wanted.Example: Thus some current awareness services can be purchased from external vendors, whilst others may be offered by a library or information unit to its particular group of users.Example: To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.more:
» contener en abundancia = abound in/with .
Example: Indicative abstracts abound in phrases such as 'is discussed' or 'has been surveyed'.» contener en cantidad = abound in/with .
Example: Indicative abstracts abound in phrases such as 'is discussed' or 'has been surveyed'.» contener en cantidad + Nombre = contain + its share of + Nombre .
Example: This text contains its share of irrelevant allusions included by authors 'to add artistic verisimilitude to a bald and otherwise unconvincing narrative', to quote another favourite source.» contener hiperenlaces = hotlink [hot-link] .
Example: E-Zine-List is an alphabetised, list which is hotlinked to the zines themselves and has grown from 25 entries in 1993 to 430.» contener información = carry + information .
Example: These Internet resources carry information of broad public interest.» contener mucho = be high in .
Example: Canned soup is high in sodium and overpriced.» que contiene níquel = nickel-containing .
Example: There are about 3000 nickel-containing alloys in everyday use.contener2 = staunch [stanch, -USA] ; dam (up) ; smother ; keep + Nombre + at bay ; hold + the line ; repress ; keep + Nombre + in check ; force back ; hold + Nombre + at bay ; rein in ; hold + Nombre + in ; hold back ; stem ; stem + the tide of ; dam back ; hold + Nombre + in check ; bottle + Nombre + up ; sit on + the lid ; keep + a (tight) lid on ; hold + Nombre + in line.
Example: Some notable progress is being made worldwide in staunching publishers' losses.Example: But to prevent any meandering at all, or to dam the flow of talk too soon and too often by intruding, generally only frustrates spontaneity = But to prevent any meandering at all, or to dam the flow of talk too soon and too often by intruding, generally only frustrates spontaneity.Example: Smothering an excusable curse, Modjeski asked: 'How much longer is Wade likely to be out?'.Example: A new approach is needed to maintain the freshness, vitality and humour that will keep at bay the dryer mode of academic examination.Example: The standpatters argue, and the progressives agree, that the tax line must be held in the interest of attracting industry = The standpatters argue, and the progressives agree, that the tax line must be held in the interest of attracting industry.Example: Friends of Cuban Libraries draw attention to the extent to which intellectual freedom is being repressed in Cuba.Example: The article 'Keeping fraudsters in check' describes computerized systems now being developed to help combat fraud.Example: Then tears began to well in her eyes and the trembling of her breath showed that she was forcing back a lump in her throat.Example: A man died early today after holding deputies at bay for three hours, then shooting himself.Example: If librarians hope to rein in escalating periodical prices, they must become more assertive consumers.Example: The longer a fart is held in, the larger the proportion of inert nitrogen it contains, because the other gases tend to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the intestine.Example: Police in Algeria have been holding back hundreds of anti-government demonstrators who have been trying to rally in central Algiers.Example: Scientist urges human papillomavirus jabs for boys to stem oral cancer rise.Example: This article discusses some strategies that are being developed to stem the tide of losses caused worldwide by piracy.Example: There are also those who all day long are mild, and courteous, and genial, and good-natured in public life, damming back their irritability, and their petulance, and their discontent.Example: Inflation may be held in check or even reduced temporarily, but eventually industry must put up prices in order to recover these higher costs.Example: Some actors who are naturally gifted and have a flair for the dramatic are often stifled and bottled up -- sort of like the genie inside the bottle.Example: If you sit on the lid of progress, you will be blown to pieces.Example: A visit from her maternal grandmother had left her greatly distressed but the therapist noted that she was keeping a tight lid on her emotions.Example: The library staff consists of 6 professional librarians and 11 clerical workers, all of whom are held firmly in line by the forceful personality of the director, a retired military colonel.more:
» contener el aliento = hold + Posesivo + breath .
Example: Holding the breath also helps you to concentrate better.» contener la respiración = hold + Posesivo + breath .
Example: Holding the breath also helps you to concentrate better.» contener la risa = keep + a straight face .
Example: The object of this game is to keep a straight face while the other players try to make you laugh.» contener las lágrimas = hold back + Posesivo + tears ; hold back + the river .
Example: As a tribute to the firemen of New York, the Mayor was presented with a sculpture in the form of a fireman's helmet, and could not hold back his tears. Example: Heaven knows I try to hold back the river, but these tears I cry won't bring you home.» contener los gastos = contain + costs .
Example: In an era of exploding medical expenses, the linkage between health care providers and insurers becomes a focus of concern because its improvement is necessary if costs are to be contained.» contenerse = forbear [Verbo irregular: Pasado forbore, Participio forborne] ; check + Reflexivo ; hold back .
Example: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore. Example: She was on the point of saying 'How dare you call him that?' but she checked herself. Example: Police in Algeria have been holding back hundreds of anti-government demonstrators who have been trying to rally in central Algiers.» contenerse con = hold back on ; go + light on ; go + easy on .
Example: I would, nonetheless, like to endorse what the Library of Congress is doing with respect to holding back a little on English subject headings. Example: If you're going to wear red lipstick, go light on the makeup. Example: Go easy on cosmetics -- individuals who have delicate skin must be extremely careful when purchasing and applying cosmetics.» contenerse las ganas = fight + an urge .
Example: If you're feeling so nauseous you think you need to vomit, don't fight the urge = Si tienes tantas náuseas que crees que necesitas vomitar, no te contegas.» sin poder contenerse = helplessly .
Example: Before saying anything, she glanced long into the humid eyes of the woman sitting helplessly in front of her.