LEARNit Dictionary

contain

verb
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
در بر داشتن, شامل بودن
2
to keep your feelings under control
فرو نشاندن, مهار کردن, فرو نگه داشتن
She was unable to contain her excitement.
She could hardly contain her excitement.
I was so furious I just couldn't contain myself .
synonym restrain
3
to prevent something harmful from spreading or getting worse
مهار کردن, کنترل کردن, جلوگیری کردن
to contain an epidemic
Government forces have failed to contain the rebellion.