consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ noun Learner's definition of CONSENSUS
: a general agreement about something : an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group共識;一致的意見 [singular]
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The (general) consensus (of the group) was to go ahead with the plan.(這個團體達成的)一致意見是按計劃進行下去。
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Scientists have not reached a consensus on the cause of the disease. [=scientists do not yet agree about the cause of the disease]科學家們對這種疾病的病因還未達成共識。
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There is a growing consensus [=more and more people agree] about/on the need for further investigation.越來越多的人贊同有必要進一步調查。
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What is the consensus of opinion among the experts? [=what do the experts all say?]專家們的共識是什麽?
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Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.委員會成員似乎都認識到有達成共識的必要。
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There is a lack of consensus among the citizens.廣大市民缺乏共識。
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The decision was made by consensus.這個決定是大家共同做出的。