1. con- "together" + tent- "hold" + -ed.2. => that which is contained.3. Sense evolved through "contained," "restrained," to "satisfied," as the contented person's desires are bound by what he or she already has.
实用例句
1. He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority.
他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。
来自柯林斯例句
2. We returned home thoroughly contented.
我们心满意足地回家了。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Tania kept the children reasonably quiet and contented.