consistent
UK/kən'sɪst(ə)nt/US/kәn'sistәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Always behaving or happening in the same way
一致的，始终如一的
adj.
In agreement with something; not contradictory
相符的，吻合的（consistent with）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + sist (stand) + -ent = 'standing together.' Things that stand together don't clash — they hold steady and match each other. Hence both 'a consistent effort' (steady over time) and 'consistent with the facts' (standing together with them, not against).
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.consistent with与……一致
- 2.consistent results一致的结果
- 3.remarkably consistent非常稳定
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her work has been consistent all year.
- 2.
His account is consistent with the witnesses'.