1590s, "firmness of matter," from Medieval Latin consistentia or directly from Latin consistentem, from consistere (see consist). Meaning "state of being in agreement or harmony" (with something) is from 1650s; meaning "self-consistent" is from 1716.
双语例句
1. There's always a lack of consistency in matters of foreign policy.
外交政策总是缺乏连贯性。
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2. Add water and mix with a knife to a doughy consistency.
加水用刀搅拌成黏稠状。
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3. Dilute the paint with water until it is the consistency of milk.
用水把涂料稀释到牛奶般的稠度。
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4. He scores goals with remark-able consistency.
他的进球一气呵成。
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5. The chutney should be a thick, pulpy consistency.
