什么是 Compose 和 Comprise?
Compose 和 Comprise 都表示“组成”或“构成”,但它们的用法截然不同,容易混淆。
Compose 的用法
Compose 表示“由……组成”,通常用于被动语态:be composed of。
- Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.(水由氢和氧组成。)
- The committee is composed of five members.(该委员会由五名成员组成。)
主动语态中,compose 表示“创作、撰写”(如作曲、写诗等),不用于表示“组成整体”。
Comprise 的用法
Comprise 表示“包含、由……构成”,主语是整体,宾语是部分,不加 of。
- The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- A year comprises twelve months.
注意:不要说 “is comprised of”(尽管口语中常见,但在正式写作中应避免)。
常见错误对比
| 错误用法 | 正确用法 |
|---|---|
| The team is comprised of five players. | The team comprises five players. 或 The team is composed of five players. |
| Five players compose the team. | (语法正确但不自然,通常用被动语态) The team is composed of five players. |
记忆小技巧
✅ Comprise = Contains(整体包含部分)
✅ Be composed of = Made up of(整体由部分组成)