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contented

adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

心满意足的；安乐的

Showing clear signs of satisfaction and peace; often used to describe expressions or states of being.

The elderly couple sat on the porch, looking contented as they watched the sunset over the valley.

Contented 是 Content 的过去分词形式，像一个“已经装满”的状态。后缀 -ed 暗示一种完成的状态，所以是“满足的”。

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contentedly

adverb /kənˈtɛntɪdli/

满足地；满意地

In a way that shows satisfaction and lack of desire for more.

The farmer contentedly tended to his crops, ignoring the political unrest in the capital.

Contented + ly = 副词。想象一个人 Contented (满足的) 地 ly (走路) 样子，就是 contentedly (满足地)。

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contenting

verb (present participle) /kənˈtɛntɪŋ/

使满足；使满意 (正在)

The act of satisfying someone's desires or expectations; often used in phrases like 'contenting oneself with'.

Rather than seeking a complete resolution, the parties ended up contenting themselves with a temporary truce.

Content (使满足) + ing (进行时/动名词)。正在做让某人满意的事。注意重音仍在第二个音节 /kənˈtɛntɪŋ/。

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1 contented /kənˈtɛntɪd/

心满意足的；安乐的

The elderly couple sat on the porch, looking contented as they watched the sunset over the valley.

2 contentedly /kənˈtɛntɪdli/

满足地；满意地

The farmer contentedly tended to his crops, ignoring the political unrest in the capital.

3 contenting /kənˈtɛntɪŋ/

使满足；使满意 (正在)

Rather than seeking a complete resolution, the parties ended up contenting themselves with a temporary truce.