adherence
UK/əd'hɪərəns/US/әd'hiәrәns/
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
Faithful commitment to a rule, belief, or standard.
坚持，遵守（规则、信念或标准）。
n.
The act of physically sticking to a surface.
黏附，附着。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedad- (onto) + her (stick) + -ence (noun) = "the act of sticking to." The noun of adhere. Most often abstract: adherence to rules, principles, a treatment plan (medical adherence = patients sticking to their prescribed regimen).
Root her still carries 28 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.adherence to遵守
- 2.strict adherence严格遵守
- 3.rigid adherence刻板遵循
- 4.medication adherence服药依从性
Example Sentences
- 1.
Strict adherence to the rules is expected from everyone.
- 2.
Patient adherence to the medication greatly improves outcomes.