composes; composed; composing
composes; composed; composing
Learner's definition of COMPOSE
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[+ object] : to come together to form or make (something)组成;构成 —
usually used as (be) composed of通常用作(be) composed of -
a stew composed of [=made from/with] many ingredients什锦炖菜
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Our group is composed of [=is made up of; consists of] travelers from 7 countries.我们这个旅游团由来自7个国家的游客组成。
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The clouds are composed of water vapor.云由水蒸气构成。
2
a [+ object] : to create and write (a piece of music or writing)创作(音乐);撰写 b [no object] : to practice the art of writing music作曲 3
[+ object] : to arrange the appearance of (something, such as a picture or image) in an orderly or careful way构图 4 [+ object]
a : to make (yourself) calm使(自己)平静 b : to gain control of (your emotions)使(情绪)镇定