congruous
UK/'kɒŋgruәs/US
GREC2
释义
adj.
In agreement or harmony with something; suitable and fitting
一致的;协调的;适合的
词根拆分
词根派生con-(一起)+ gru(吻合、会合)+ -ous(形容词)=「相称的、一致的」。incongruous 的肯定底词,但罕见得多——现代英语里真正常用的是否定形 incongruous。
词根 gru 还连着 6 个词常用搭配
- 1.congruous with与...一致
例句
- 1.
The new wing was designed to be congruous with the old building.
新翼楼的设计力求与旧楼协调一致。
- 2.
Her calm manner was congruous with the quiet of the room.
她沉静的举止与房间的安静很相称。