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Cherish My Dreams~ Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary
contain????
what does the word Contain in this sentence mean?
After receiving top prizes for their winning optional competitions at the National American Miss Pageant, these five winners couldn't contain themselves.
thanx for ur help!
Carol
After receiving top prizes for their winning optional competitions at the National American Miss Pageant, these five winners couldn't contain themselves.
thanx for ur help!
Carol
Top answer
I guess they could not suppress their happiness
- I guess they could not suppress their happiness
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I think it means: they couldn't "close" their joy in themselves, like control or hold.
Is there anyone who thinks the same?
Byeee
Is there anyone who thinks the same?
Byeee
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Hi,
Yes, you're right. It means they couldn't control or restrain their feelings.
Best wishes, Clive
Yes, you're right. It means they couldn't control or restrain their feelings.
Best wishes, Clive
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