■ consist

consist in 与 consist of 都是表示状态的延续动词（第一类），区别是：consist of 通常后面是具体名词，指组成成分。

• This alloy consists of bronze and nickel.这种合金由铜和镍组成。

consist in 后面则通常是抽象名词，指内容或实质。

• The appeal of the play consists in its depiction of rural life.该剧本的吸引力，在于它对乡间生活的刻画。