英语单词

consistency是什么意思

consistency

英 [kən'sɪst(ə)nsɪ] 美 [kən'sɪstənsi]
  • n. [计] 一致性;稠度;相容性

英文词源


consistency (n.)
1590s, "firmness of matter," from Medieval Latin consistentia or directly from Latin consistentem, from consistere (see consist). Meaning "state of being in agreement or harmony" (with something) is from 1650s; meaning "self-consistent" is from 1716.

双语例句


1. There's always a lack of consistency in matters of foreign policy.
外交政策总是缺乏连贯性。

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2. Add water and mix with a knife to a doughy consistency.
加水用刀搅拌成黏稠状。

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3. Dilute the paint with water until it is the consistency of milk.
用水把涂料稀释到牛奶般的稠度。

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4. He scores goals with remark-able consistency.
他的进球一气呵成。

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5. The chutney should be a thick, pulpy consistency.
酸辣酱应该是浓稠的软糊状。

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