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contain

/kənteɪn/

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variant 1: contains
variant 2: contained
variant 3: containing

1 · verb

to have something inside or include it as a part

包含；容纳

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A valid contract must contain the elements required by law.

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有效合同必须具备法律规定的要件。

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