consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adjective Learner's definition of CONSISTENT
[more consistent; most consistent]
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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。
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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。
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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
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: 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。
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Your grades have shown consistent improvement this school year.这个学年你的成绩一直在稳步提高。
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You need to exercise on a more consistent [=regular] basis.你需要坚持经常锻炼。
— opposite inconsistent 3
: having parts that agree with each other协调一致的；彼此相符的 : 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。
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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。
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The decision was consistent with the company's policy.这项决定符合公司的政策。
— opposite inconsistent
— consistently
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The technique is now being used consistently.这种技术现在一直都在用。
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He consistently earned high grades all through high school.他在整个高中期间成绩一直都很好。
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She has played consistently all season.整个赛季她的表现都很稳定。
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The store has consistently low prices.这家商店的商品价格一向很低。