consistently
UK/kən'sɪstəntli/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
adv.
In a uniform, reliable way; always
一贯地，始终如一地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon-together, with
+
-entfull of, having the quality of
+
-lyin the manner of
=consistently
Adverb of consistent: con- (together) + sist (stand) = 'standing together,' holding the same form every time. Doing something consistently means it stands the same way each time.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.consistently high始终很高
- 2.consistently apply一贯地应用
- 3.perform consistently表现稳定
Example Sentences
- 1.
She consistently scores top marks in every exam.
- 2.
The team has performed consistently well all season.