Coherence Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

coherence

noun

快速理解

What does "Coherence" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Coherence"?

Coherence 指事物各部分之間邏輯清晰、連貫一致的狀態。

  1. 1

    邏輯一致性

    EN: The logical and consistent connection of ideas or arguments.

    翻譯: 指想法或論點之間具有邏輯且一致的連結。

  2. 2

    整體性

    EN: The quality of forming a unified and understandable whole.

    翻譯: 指各部分形成一個統一且可理解的整體的性質。

  3. 3

    物理學/光學特性

    EN: The property of waves (like light or sound) being in phase and having a fixed relationship.

    翻譯: 指波(如光波或聲波)同相位且具有固定關係的特性。

小提醒:Coherence 強調的是內在的邏輯連結與整體和諧,而不僅是表面上的連貫(cohesion)。後者更側重於使用連接詞等語言手段使文本流暢。

發音(How to Pronounce "Coherence" in English

How to pronounce "Coherence" in English?"Coherence" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Coherence" from YouTube Videos

Thom Mayne: Architecture is a new way to connect to the world

TED

I'm going to start with some simple kind of notions of how we organize things, But basically what we do is we try to give coherence to the world.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Coherence"?How does "Coherence" change by context?

1. the quality of being logical, consistent, and forming a unified whole

邏輯一致、前後連貫、形成統一整體的性質

The essay lacked coherence, jumping from one idea to another without clear connections.

這篇文章缺乏連貫性,在沒有清晰關聯的情況下從一個想法跳到另一個想法。

We need to improve the coherence of our argument to make it more persuasive.

我們需要提高論點的連貫性,使其更具說服力。

2. the state of sticking together or forming a connected whole

黏合在一起或形成一個相連整體的狀態

The coherence of the team began to break down under the intense pressure.

在巨大的壓力下,團隊的凝聚力開始瓦解。

Social coherence is essential for a stable and functioning community.

社會凝聚力對於一個穩定且運作良好的社區至關重要。

3. (physics) the property of waves maintaining a constant phase relationship

(物理學) 波保持恆定相位關係的特性

Laser light is characterized by its high degree of coherence.

雷射光的特點是其高度的相干性。

The experiment demonstrated the quantum coherence of the particles.

該實驗展示了粒子的量子相干性。

4. clarity and intelligibility in thought or expression

在思想或表達上的清晰與可理解性

Despite his nervousness, he spoke with remarkable coherence.

儘管他很緊張,但他的發言卻異常清晰連貫。

The medication affected her mental coherence, making her thoughts scattered.

藥物影響了她的思維清晰度,使她的想法變得零散。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Coherence"?How to make natural sentences with "Coherence"?
PatternMeaningExample
coherence + of + noun...的連貫性The essay lacked **coherence of** argument. (這篇文章缺乏論點的連貫性。)
achieve / maintain + coherence達到/保持連貫性A good writer must **maintain coherence** throughout the text. (一位優秀的作家必須在整篇文章中保持連貫性。)
lack + coherence缺乏連貫性His speech was passionate but **lacked coherence**. (他的演講充滿熱情但缺乏連貫性。)
bring coherence to + noun為...帶來連貫性The new manager tried to **bring coherence to** the disparate projects. (新經理試圖為這些不同的專案帶來連貫性。)
internal / logical + coherence內在/邏輯連貫性The theory's **internal coherence** makes it persuasive. (這理論的內在連貫性使其具有說服力。)

用法說明

How is "Coherence" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Coherence"?

coherence 與 cohesive 的用法區別

  • coherence 是名詞,指「連貫性、一致性」的抽象概念或狀態,通常作為主詞、受詞或補語。
  • cohesive 是形容詞,用來描述具有連貫性的人、事物或群體,通常修飾名詞或作為補語。
  • 在句子結構上,coherence 常與動詞如 lack, improve, achieve 連用,而 cohesive 則常與名詞如 force, team, argument 搭配。

對比例句: EN: The essay lacks logical coherence. 翻譯: 這篇論文缺乏邏輯連貫性。

EN:The team is a cohesive unit.

翻譯:這個團隊是一個有凝聚力的單位。

EN:We need to improve the coherence of our presentation.

翻譯:我們需要提升簡報的連貫性。

EN:She presented a cohesive argument.

翻譯:她提出了一個連貫一致的論點。

總結建議

使用時,先判斷要表達的是「連貫性」這個概念(用名詞 coherence),還是要形容「具有連貫性的」(用形容詞 cohesive)。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Coherence" and similar words?How to choose "Coherence" vs alternatives?

coherence vs cohesion

coherence 強調邏輯、意義上的連貫性;cohesion 強調物理或結構上的黏合、團結。

coherence vs clarity

coherence 是整體的連貫與一致;clarity 是單點的表達清晰、易懂。

coherence vs consistency

coherence 是內在邏輯的連貫;consistency 是行為、標準的前後一致、不矛盾。

口語用法

How is "Coherence" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Coherence"?

引述

在對話中,當你轉述或總結他人的論點時,可以用「coherence」來評價其邏輯是否清晰、前後一致。 EN: So what you're saying is, the plan lacks coherence between its goals and its steps. 翻譯: 所以你的意思是,這個計畫的目標和步驟之間缺乏連貫性。

EN:I liked her talk, but I felt the coherence of her argument got lost in the middle.

翻譯:我喜歡她的演講,但我覺得她論點的連貫性在中段有點迷失了。

語氣強調

在非正式討論中,可以用「coherence」來強調某件事物「缺乏邏輯」或「前後矛盾」,帶有輕微批評或困惑的語氣。 EN: Dude, your story has zero coherence. First you were at the cafe, then suddenly at the beach? 翻譯: 老兄,你的故事毫無連貫性。你先是在咖啡館,然後突然就在海灘了?

EN:There's just no coherence in these new guidelines. They keep changing every week.

翻譯:這些新指導方針根本沒有連貫性,每週都在變。

停頓填充

在思考如何表達時,有時會用「coherence」作為一個較為正式的填充詞,來引出對邏輯結構的評論。 EN: The essay is good, but... coherence... I think it could flow better between paragraphs. 翻譯: 這篇文章不錯,但是...連貫性...我覺得段落之間可以銜接得更好。

EN:His presentation was okay, but in terms of, uh, coherence, the middle section felt a bit off-topic.

翻譯:他的報告還可以,但就那個,呃,連貫性而言,中間部分感覺有點離題了。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式寫作中,「coherence」是一個核心且嚴謹的術語,用於分析文本、論證或理論的內部一致性。口語中略帶隨意或批評的用法(如「zero coherence」)在正式寫作中應避免,應改用更精確、客觀的描述(如「lacks logical coherence」或「exhibits a break in coherence」)。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Coherence"?What fixed phrases with "Coherence" should I remember?

lack of coherence

lack of + coherence

缺乏連貫性

theoretical coherence

adjective + coherence

理論上的連貫性

narrative coherence

adjective + coherence

敘事連貫性

sense of coherence

sense of + coherence

連貫感;整體感

achieve coherence

verb + coherence

達成連貫性

internal coherence

adjective + coherence

內部連貫性

overall coherence

adjective + coherence

整體連貫性

undermine the coherence

verb + the + coherence

破壞連貫性

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Coherence"?Which "Coherence" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×His argument lacks a coherence.

His argument lacks coherence.

「coherence」作為抽象名詞,通常不可數,前面不加不定冠詞「a」。

×The team's coherence is very strong.

The team's coherence is very high. / The team is very coherent.

描述「coherence」的程度時,通常使用「high/low/improve/lack」等詞,而非「strong/weak」。若要表達團隊凝聚力強,更自然的說法是「The team is very coherent」或使用「cohesion」。

×We need to coherence our plan.

We need to make our plan coherent. / We need to bring coherence to our plan.

「coherence」是名詞,不能直接當動詞使用。應使用形容詞「coherent」搭配動詞(如 make),或使用動詞短語「bring coherence to」。

×The coherence between theory and practice is important.

The coherence of the theory with practice is important. / The coherence between the theory and its practical application is important.

「coherence」後接事物之間的關係時,常用結構是「coherence of A with B」或「coherence between A and B」,但後者中的 A 和 B 應為對等的概念或具體所指。原句語意模糊,修正後更精確。

×His speech was coherence.

His speech was coherent.

這裡需要的是形容詞「coherent」(連貫的)來描述「speech」的狀態,而不是名詞「coherence」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Coherence"?What are tense/participle forms of "Coherence"?