consistent
adj
kənˈsɪstənt
adj
1
always
behaving
in
the
same
way
or
having
the
same
attitudes,
standards
etc
–
usually
used
to
show
approval
〔行为、态度、标准等〕一贯的,一致的〔一般含褒义〕;
She’s
the
team’s
most
consistent
player.
她是该队中表现最为稳定的选手。
[+
in
]
We
need
to
be
consistent
in
our
approach.
我们在方法上要前后一致。
2
continuing
to
happen
or
develop
in
the
same
way
稳定发展的,持续不变的
a
consistent
improvement
in
the
country’s
economy
该国经济的持续好转
3
a
consistent
argument
or
idea
does
not
have
any
parts
that
do
not
match
other
parts
〔论点或看法〕前后一致的;
The
evidence
is
not
consistent.
证据前后不一致。
4
be consistent with sth
if
a
fact,
idea
etc
is
consistent
with
another
one,
it
seems
to
match
it
与某事物相一致,与某事物相吻合
Her
injuries
are
consistent
with
having
fallen
from
the
building.
她的伤与从大楼上掉下来的情况相吻合。
The
results
are
consistent
with
earlier
research.
结果与先前的研究相符合。
consistently
high
performance
一贯的卓越表现