单词 | consistent |
释义 | consistent —consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ adjective (NOT CHANGING) ► C2 always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way: » There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude.» Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent.→ OPPOSITE INCONSISTENT(Cf. ↑inconsistent) (CHANGING)Thesaurus+: ↑Keeping and staying the same , ↑Not able to be changedconsistently /-li/ adverb► C2» The president has consistently denied the rumours.Thesaurus+: ↑Always and never • • • Extra Examples:» There has been a consistent increase in burglaries round here.» His performance on the pitch is far from consistent.» He produces work of a consistent high quality.adjective [after verb] (AGREEING) ► C2 in agreement with other facts or with typical or previous behaviour, or having the same principles as something else: » What the witness said in court was not consistent with the statement he made to the police.» We do not consider his behaviour to be consistent with the holding of a high-ranking job.Thesaurus+: ↑Balance and imbalanceconsistently /-li/ adverb► C2» The president has consistently denied the rumours.Thesaurus+: ↑Always and never • • • Extra Examples:» The figures are not consistent with his argument.» His remarks are not consistent with the role of a head teacher.» Her version of events is not consistent with the evidence. |
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