consistent
adjective usuk/kənˈsɪs.tənt/
(NOT CHANGING)
C2 一贯的;坚持的;始终如一的
always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude. 她的态度一直在改进。
Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent. 她工作有时不错,可问题是她不能始终如一。
Opposite: inconsistent (CHANGING)
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- There has been a consistent increase in burglaries round here.
- His performance on the pitch is far from consistent.
- He produces work of a consistent high quality.
(AGREEING)
C2 [ after verb ]一致的,吻合的;符合的
in agreement with other facts or with typical or previous behaviour, or having the same principles as something else
What the witness said in court was not consistent with the statement he made to the police. 证人在法庭上的证词和他对警方的陈述不一致。
We do not consider his behaviour to be consistent with the holding of a high-ranking job. 我们认为他的行为与他位居要职的身份不相符。
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- The figures are not consistent with his argument.
- His remarks are not consistent with the role of a head teacher.
- Her version of events is not consistent with the evidence.