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共识；一致的意见 [singular]
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The (general) consensus (of the group) was to go ahead with the plan.（这个团体达成的）一致意见是按计划进行下去。
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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]科学家们对这种疾病的病因还未达成共识。
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There is a growing consensus [=more and more people agree] about/on the need for further investigation.越来越多的人赞同有必要进一步调查。
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What is the consensus of opinion among the experts? [=what do the experts all say?]专家们的共识是什么？
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Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.委员会成员似乎都认识到有达成共识的必要。
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There is a lack of consensus among the citizens.广大市民缺乏共识。
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The decision was made by consensus.这个决定是大家共同做出的。