content, contented

这两个词都有“满足的”含义，但用法不同。content只作表语；而contented既用于名词前，也可用作表语。

试比较：

He is content(或contented) with his job.他对自己的工作挺满意。

The little boy took it away with a contented smile. 小男孩面带心满意足的微笑把它拿走了。