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.
权威例句
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。
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。
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。
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。
5. The newspaper has been the most consistent critic of the government.
一直以来,该报批评政府的立场最为坚定。
词语辨析
【continuous, continual, constant, consistent】
continuous: 不断延伸的,连续不断的,强调中间无间断。如:Everything in the universe undergoes continuous development and change.
continual: 频频的,不停的,时断时续,中间可有间歇。如:Continual smoking is bad for health.
constant: 不断的,表示持续和惯常的重现,往往没有变化。如:He attributes his health to his constant exercise.
consistent: 一致的,符合的。如:His action is always consistent with his words.