How do you use "compose" in a sentence?

She composed a beautiful symphony for the orchestra. Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. Take a moment to compose yourself before the interview.

compose

Q: What does "compose" mean?

To create music or writing; to make up or form 'Compose' means to create a piece of music or writing, or to constitute the parts of something. 'Compose yourself' means to calm down and regain control of your emotions.

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Meaning: To create music or writing; to make up or form

创作，组成，使镇定

componer, constituir

作曲する、構成する、落ち着かせる

작곡하다, 구성하다, 마음을 가다듬다

'Compose' means to create a piece of music or writing, or to constitute the parts of something. 'Compose yourself' means to calm down and regain control of your emotions.

「compose」意味着创作一首音乐或文章，或构成某物的组成部分。「compose yourself」意思是冷静下来，重新控制自己的情绪。

«Compose» significa crear una pieza de música o escritura, o constituir las partes de algo. «Compose yourself» significa calmarse y recuperar el control de las emociones.

「compose」は音楽や文章を創作すること、または何かの構成要素となることを意味します。「compose yourself」は落ち着いて感情をコントロールすることを意味します。

'Compose'는 음악이나 글을 창작하거나, 무언가의 구성 요소를 이루는 것을 뜻합니다. 'Compose yourself'는 진정하고 감정을 다시 추스르는 것을 의미합니다.

Examples

She composed a beautiful symphony for the orchestra.
她为管弦乐队创作了一首美丽的交响曲。
Ella compuso una hermosa sinfonía para la orquesta.
彼女はオーケストラのために美しい交響曲を作曲しました。
그녀는 오케스트라를 위해 아름다운 교향곡을 작곡했다.
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
水由氢和氧组成。
El agua está compuesta de hidrógeno y oxígeno.
水は水素と酸素で構成されています。
물은 수소와 산소로 구성되어 있다.
Take a moment to compose yourself before the interview.
面试前花点时间让自己镇定下来。
Tómate un momento para calmarte antes de la entrevista.
面接の前に少し落ち着いてください。
면접 전에 잠시 마음을 가다듬으세요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'composer' meaning 'to arrange, put together', from 'com-' (together) + 'poser' (to place, put), influenced by Latin 'componere' (to put together). Related to 'composition', 'compost', 'deposit', and 'dispose'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal