1570s, "standing firm, standing still," from Latin consistentem (nominative consistens), present participle of consistere (see consist). Modern sense of "agreeing" (with with) is first attested 1640s. Older sense survives in consistency. Related: Consistently.
双语例句
1. These are clear consistent policies which we are putting into place.
这些就是我们正在付诸实施的政策，不但清楚而且前后一致。
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2. There are consistent reports of electrical torture being practised on inmates.
一直有报道称犯人被施以电刑。
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3. He was rational and consistent in the conduct of his affairs.
他处理私事时头脑清楚，始终如一。
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4. Becker has never been the most consistent of players anyway.
不管怎么说，贝克尔从来就不是表现最为稳定的球员。
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5. The newspaper has been the most consistent critic of the government.
