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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。

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

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。

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

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