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始終如一的；一貫的

He is a consistent supporter of the museum.他是這家博物館一貫的支持者。
We need to be more consistent in handling this problem.在處理這個問題上我們需要更加堅持不懈。
Data from recent experiments show consistent results. [=results that do not change]近期的實驗數據顯示出了相同的結果。

b : of the same quality

especially : good each time（質量）穩定的

His pitching has always been very consistent. [=reliable]他投球的表現一直很穩定。
Customers expect that the quality of service they receive will be consistent.顧客期望他們得到的服務質量始終如一。

— opposite inconsistent

: continuing to happen or develop in the same way連續的；持續的

The pain has been consistent.疼痛沒有緩解。
Your grades have shown consistent improvement this school year.這個學年你的成績一直在穩步提高。
You need to exercise on a more consistent [=regular] basis.你需要堅持經常鍛煉。

— opposite inconsistent

: having parts that agree with each other協調一致的；彼此相符的

Their descriptions of the accident were consistent.他們對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]她的論證相互矛盾。

: in agreement with something與…相符的

His statements were not consistent with the truth. [=were not true]他的說法與事實不符。
His symptoms are consistent with heart disease. [=the symptoms he has are symptoms of heart disease]他的症狀與心髒病相符。
The decision was consistent with the company's policy.這項決定符合公司的政策。

— opposite inconsistent

— consistently

adverb