consistent

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consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adjective

consistent

/kənˈsɪstənt/

adjective

Learner's definition of CONSISTENT

[more consistent; most consistent]

a : always acting or behaving in the same way始终如一的；一贯的

He is a consistent supporter of the museum.他是这家博物馆一贯的支持者。
We need to be more consistent in handling this problem.在处理这个问题上我们需要更加坚持不懈。
Data from recent experiments show consistent results. [=results that do not change]近期的实验数据显示出了相同的结果。

b : of the same quality

especially : good each time（质量）稳定的

His pitching has always been very consistent. [=reliable]他投球的表现一直很稳定。
Customers expect that the quality of service they receive will be consistent.顾客期望他们得到的服务质量始终如一。

— opposite inconsistent

: continuing to happen or develop in the same way连续的；持续的

The pain has been consistent.疼痛没有缓解。
Your grades have shown consistent improvement this school year.这个学年你的成绩一直在稳步提高。
You need to exercise on a more consistent [=regular] basis.你需要坚持经常锻炼。

— opposite inconsistent

: having parts that agree with each other协调一致的；彼此相符的

Their descriptions of the accident were consistent.他们对事故的描述是一致的。
She is not being consistent in her argument. [=her argument includes parts that do not agree with one another]她的论证相互矛盾。

: in agreement with something与…相符的

His statements were not consistent with the truth. [=were not true]他的说法与事实不符。
His symptoms are consistent with heart disease. [=the symptoms he has are symptoms of heart disease]他的症状与心脏病相符。
The decision was consistent with the company's policy.这项决定符合公司的政策。

— opposite inconsistent

— consistently

adverb