consistency
gb/kənsˈɪstənsi/ us/kənsˈɪstənsi/
B1
英语
~ 8700
义项
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名词
B2
property
1
quality of staying the same
When a person or thing does something in the same way every time, without big changes.
用法模式：
the consistency of [something] / consistency in [doing something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "consistency" (noun) with "consistent" (adjective). For example, they may say *"He has very consistent"* instead of *"He is very consistent"* or *"He has a lot of consistency in his work."* Also, some learners wrongly use the rare word *"consistence" instead of "consistency" in this sense.
近义词
uniformity (Emphasizes everything being the same across many cases, often more formal.)
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steadiness (Focuses more on not changing or stopping, especially in effort or behavior.)
反义词
inconsistency (General opposite; describes behavior or actions that change in a confusing or irregular way.)
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unreliability (Stresses that someone or something cannot be depended on to act the same way each time.)
搭配
maintain consistency
|ensure consistency
|consistency in performance
|consistency in approach
|lack of consistency
|consistency over time
主题
work
|education
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Parents often struggle to keep consistency in how they discipline their children.
- The new manager brought more consistency to the way decisions were made.
- Customers appreciate consistency in both product quality and service.
- Her consistency in showing up early every day impressed her boss.
- There is little consistency between how the rules are written and how they are applied.
学习者例句
- We need more consistency in how we do this job.
- His work shows good consistency from week to week.
- The teacher asked for consistency in our writing style.
- There is no consistency in the way they answer emails.
- She trains with great consistency every morning.
名词
B1
property
2
thickness/texture of a substance
How thick or thin a liquid or soft food is, and how it feels when you touch or mix it.
用法模式：
the consistency of [food / liquid / mixture]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use only "texture" for food and do not realize that "consistency" is very common when talking about sauces, soups, and other mixtures. Another mistake is using it for hard objects, where words like "surface" or "texture" are more natural than "consistency."
近义词
texture (Broader term for how something feels; not always about thickness, but often used similarly with food.)
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thickness (Focuses directly on how thick or thin the substance is, without suggesting smoothness or feel.)
反义词
runny (Describes a liquid that is too thin and flows too easily, often when a thicker consistency is desired.)
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lumpy (Describes a mixture with unwanted solid pieces, the opposite of a smooth or even consistency.)
搭配
thick consistency
|thin consistency
|smooth consistency
|creamy consistency
|paste-like consistency
|right consistency
主题
food
|daily_life
|science
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Cook the sauce until it reaches a thick, glossy consistency.
- Add more water if the mixture is too dry in consistency.
- Blend the soup to a smooth consistency before serving.
- The glue should have a paste-like consistency so it does not drip.
- You can adjust the consistency of the batter by adding more milk.
学习者例句
- Stir the soup until it has a smooth consistency.
- This yogurt has a very thick consistency.
- Add more milk to change the consistency of the sauce.
- The paint has the wrong consistency; it is too thin.
- Mix the flour and water to get a soft dough consistency.
名词
formal
C1
property
3
lack of contradiction in ideas
When facts, ideas, or rules all fit together and do not say opposite things.
用法模式：
the consistency of [an argument / a theory / data] / consistency between [two things]
常见错误：
Learners may use only "logic" or "sense" and not realize that "consistency" is the precise word for ideas that do not conflict. Also, they sometimes say *"consistency with each other"* awkwardly; more natural is "consistency between X and Y" or "consistency with X."
近义词
coherence (Highlights clear, well-connected ideas; often used for writing or arguments.)
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alignment (Emphasizes different parts matching or supporting each other, especially in business or policy contexts.)
反义词
contradiction (Direct clash where one statement cannot be true if another is true.)
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incompatibility (Describes things that cannot work or be true together, so they lack consistency.)
搭配
logical consistency
|internal consistency
|consistency between statements
|consistency with the evidence
|mathematical consistency
|check for consistency
主题
science
|law
|academia
|logic
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- There is a clear lack of consistency between his public promises and his private emails.
- The researchers questioned the consistency of the data from the first trial.
- Your proposal shows good internal consistency but conflicts with our previous policy.
- The lawyer challenged the consistency of the witness's story.
- They reviewed the report for logical consistency before publishing it.
学习者例句
- There is no consistency between what he says and what he does.
- The teacher checked the essay for consistency of ideas.
- Her report has good consistency with the facts.
- Scientists need consistency between results from different tests.
- The manager wants consistency between company rules and daily practice.
名词
B2
property
4
regularly similar level of performance
When a person or team performs well again and again, not just one time.
用法模式：
consistency in [performance / results] / show consistency in [doing something]
常见错误：
Learners may use only "good" or "strong" to describe performance over time and forget that "consistency" is about being at a similar level again and again. They also sometimes say *"He is very consistency"* instead of *"He has great consistency"* or *"He is very consistent."*
近义词
reliability (Focuses on being dependable; often used more generally, not only about performance level.)
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stability (Highlights not changing much over time, sometimes more about conditions than about a person's performance.)
反义词
streakiness (Informal sports term for performance that goes up and down a lot instead of staying steady.)
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fluctuation (Emphasizes frequent changes in level or results instead of steady performance.)
搭配
show consistency
|display consistency
|consistency in performance
|consistency in results
|improve consistency
|a model of consistency
主题
sports
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The team's biggest problem this season has been a lack of consistency.
- She may not be a star, but she brings real consistency to the back line.
- Investors value consistency in a company's earnings.
- His shots are powerful, but he needs more consistency to reach the top level.
- Daily practice helped him build the consistency he was missing before.
学习者例句
- The player showed great consistency all year.
- Our team needs more consistency to win the league.
- Her consistency at work helped her get a promotion.
- He plays well sometimes, but he has no consistency.
- Practice can improve your consistency in exams.
语法
词典原形
consistency
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪstənsi/
US/kənsˈɪstənsi/
音节与重音
con - sist - ency （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (sist)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: consistency
- Plural: consistencies, consistency
词族
Forms
consistencies
noun
Core family
consistent
adjective B1
consistently
adverb B2
Related words
consist
verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
相关表达
a model of consistency
1/ə mˈɑdəl əv kənsˈɪstənsi/
idiom
example of steady performance
Used to praise someone or something that is always reliable and performs well again and again.
例句
- Over the last decade, she has been a model of consistency in the team.
- The company has been a model of consistency, growing slowly but steadily each year.
consistency check
1/kənsˈɪstənsi t͡ʃˈɛk/
fixed phrase
technical
test for internal agreement
A step where you look at data or information to see if it fits together and does not conflict with other data or rules.
例句
- The software runs a quick consistency check before saving the database.
- They performed a consistency check on the survey responses to find obvious errors.
consistency is key
1/kənsˈɪstənsi ˈɪz kˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
regular effort is most important
Used to say that doing something regularly, in the same way, is the most important thing for success.
例句
- When it comes to learning a language, consistency is key.
- You don't have to work for hours each day, but consistency is key if you want results.
for consistency's sake
1/fɚ kˈɑnsɪstənsiz sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
just to keep things the same
Used to show that the main reason for a choice is to keep everything the same as it was before.
例句
- Let's use the same color scheme for consistency's sake.
- We kept the old file names for consistency's sake, even though they're not very clear.
for the sake of consistency
1/fɚ ðə sˈeɪk əv kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
in order to stay consistent
Used to say that you do something so that things stay the same and do not change in a confusing way.
例句
- For the sake of consistency, let's use the same format in all the reports.
- We kept the old logo for the sake of consistency with our past campaigns.
lack of consistency
1/lˈæk əv kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
absence of steady behavior
Used to say that someone or something changes too much and is not steady over time.
例句
- Their main weakness is a lack of consistency in defense.
- A lack of consistency in how rules are enforced can create confusion.
with any consistency
1/wˈɪθ ˈɛni kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
regularly and dependably
Used to talk about doing something in a steady, regular way, not only sometimes.
例句
- He can score amazing goals, but he can't do it with any consistency.
- You won't improve if you don't practice with any consistency.