1. logical and consistent; easy to understand
邏輯一致且連貫的；易於理解的
She gave a coherent explanation of the complex theory.
她對這個複雜的理論給出了一個連貫的解釋。
The report lacks a coherent argument.
這份報告缺乏一個連貫的論點。
Coherent Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
coherent
adjective
快速理解
What does "Coherent" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Coherent"?
coherent 形容事物有條理、連貫且易於理解。
- 1
邏輯清晰
EN: logical and consistent
翻譯: 指論點、想法或計畫合乎邏輯、前後一致，沒有矛盾。
- 2
表達清楚
EN: clear and easy to understand
翻譯: 指言語、文字或解釋清晰、有條理，讓人容易明白。
- 3
結構完整
EN: forming a unified whole
翻譯: 指系統、故事或論述的各部分緊密結合，形成一個完整的整體。
- 4
物理特性
EN: sticking together
翻譯: 在物理學中，指光波或聲波相位一致；廣義也可指事物緊密結合。
小提醒：注意：coherent 強調的是內在的邏輯性與連貫性，而不僅是表面上的『清楚』。一個『清楚』(clear)的解釋若前後矛盾，就不算是 coherent。
發音（How to Pronounce "Coherent" in English）
How to pronounce "Coherent" in English?"Coherent" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Coherent" from YouTube Videos
Steven Johnson: The Web and the city
TED
“So there's this collective decision-making that's going on. This page is effectively collectively authored by the Web, and Google is just helping us kind of to put the authorship in one kind of coherent place.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Coherent"?How does "Coherent" change by context?
2. forming a unified whole; sticking together
形成一個統一整體的；凝聚在一起的
The team needs to present a coherent strategy to the investors.
團隊需要向投資者提出一個統一的策略。
The novel's plot is not very coherent.
這本小說的情節不太連貫。
3. (of waves) having a constant phase relationship
（指波）相干的，具有恆定相位關係的
Lasers produce coherent light.
雷射會產生相干光。
Coherent radiation is essential for many advanced optical applications.
相干輻射對許多先進的光學應用至關重要。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Coherent"?How to make natural sentences with "Coherent"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be coherent | 連貫的；一致的 | His argument was clear and coherent. (他的論點清晰且連貫。) |
| coherent + noun | 連貫的… | She gave a coherent explanation of the complex theory. (她對這個複雜的理論給出了一個連貫的解釋。) |
| coherent with something | 與…一致 | His actions were not coherent with his stated principles. (他的行為與他所宣稱的原則不一致。) |
| make something coherent | 使…連貫 | The editor helped make the narrative more coherent. (編輯幫助使敘事更加連貫。) |
| a coherent whole | 一個連貫的整體 | The various chapters were woven into a coherent whole. (各個章節被編織成一個連貫的整體。) |
用法說明
How is "Coherent" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Coherent"?
coherent with vs. coherent to
- coherent with 用於表示與某個想法、論點、事實或系統在邏輯上一致、不矛盾。這是標準且最常見的用法。
- coherent to 則用於表示對某人來說是清晰易懂、有條理的，強調聽者或讀者的理解角度。
- 當描述事物本身內部或事物之間的邏輯一致性時，使用 with。
- 當描述某人覺得某事物（如演講、文章）是否連貫易懂時，可以使用 to，但更常見的說法是 "clear and coherent to someone"。 EN: Her explanation is perfectly coherent with the evidence we have. 翻譯: 她的解釋與我們掌握的證據完全吻合。
EN:His theory is not coherent with the basic laws of physics.
翻譯:他的理論與物理學基本定律不一致。
EN:The lecturer's argument was clear and coherent to the entire audience.
翻譯:演講者的論點對全場聽眾來說都清晰連貫。
EN:The data must form a story that is coherent to the decision-makers.
翻譯:數據必須能形成一個讓決策者覺得連貫易懂的故事。
總結建議
描述事物自身或相互間的邏輯一致性時用 coherent with；強調對某人而言是否易於理解時，可使用 coherent to，但後者常與 "clear" 等詞連用。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Coherent" and similar words?How to choose "Coherent" vs alternatives?
coherent vs cohesive
coherent 強調邏輯清晰、易於理解；cohesive 強調各部分緊密結合、形成整體。
coherent vs consistent
coherent 強調內部邏輯的連貫性；consistent 強調在不同時間或情況下保持穩定、不矛盾。
coherent vs lucid
coherent 是通用的「連貫、有條理」；lucid 特指極度清晰、易懂，常用於描述解釋或思維清醒的時刻。
口語用法
How is "Coherent" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Coherent"?
引述
在對話中，當你轉述或總結他人的論點時，可以用 "coherent" 來評價其邏輯是否清晰、有條理。 EN: So what you're saying is, if we want the project to succeed, we need a more coherent strategy from the start. 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，如果我們希望專案成功，從一開始就需要一個更連貫的策略。
EN:Her explanation wasn't very coherent, so I'm still not sure what she actually meant.
翻譯:她的解釋不太連貫，所以我還是不太確定她真正的意思。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，可以用 "make it coherent" 或 "sound coherent" 來強調讓事情變得合理、說得通的必要性。 EN: Just take a deep breath and try to make your story coherent before you talk to the boss. 翻譯: 先深呼吸，在跟老闆談之前，試著讓你的說法連貫一點。
EN:All these ideas are good, but we need to string them together to sound coherent in the presentation.
翻譯:這些點子都不錯，但我們需要把它們串起來，在簡報中聽起來才會連貫。
停頓填充
有時在思考如何表達時，會用 "to be coherent" 作為短暫停頓後的補充，說明自己正在整理思緒以表達得更清楚。 EN: My point is... well, to be coherent, we have to consider both the cost and the timeline. 翻譯: 我的意思是…嗯，為了說得清楚一點，我們必須同時考慮成本和時間表。
EN:I had a lot of thoughts on the issue, but to be coherent, let me start from the main cause.
翻譯:我對這個問題有很多想法，但為了講得有條理，讓我從主要原因開始說。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免將 "coherent" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的語氣強調。正式文體中，它應直接、精確地描述論證、政策或敘事的邏輯一致性，例如 "a coherent theoretical framework"（一個連貫的理論框架）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Coherent"?What fixed phrases with "Coherent" should I remember?
coherent argument
adj + n
有條理的論點
coherent strategy
adj + n
連貫的策略
coherent narrative
adj + n
連貫的敘述
coherent whole
adj + n
連貫的整體
coherent light
adj + n
相干光
coherent with
adj + prep
與...一致
perfectly coherent
adv + adj
完全連貫的
coherent policy framework
adj + n + n
連貫的政策框架
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Coherent"?Which "Coherent" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×His argument was very coherent.
✓His argument was coherent.
The word 'coherent' itself means 'logical and consistent', so using 'very' with it is redundant and unnatural in most contexts. It is not typically graded like other adjectives (e.g., 'very good').
×She was coherent about her future plans.
✓She was clear about her future plans.
'Coherent' describes the logical connection *within* a message, argument, or text itself, not a person's understanding or certainty *about* a topic. Use 'clear', 'certain', or 'sure' for personal understanding.
×The data is not coherent with the theory.
✓The data is not consistent with the theory.
'Coherent' is not typically used to describe agreement or compatibility *between* two separate things (like data and a theory). Use 'consistent with', 'compatible with', or 'in agreement with' instead.
×He couldn't give a coherent answer because he was too coherent.
✓He couldn't give a coherent answer because he was too emotional / flustered.
This mistake confuses 'coherent' with words describing a person's state. 'Coherent' describes the quality of speech or writing, not the speaker's emotional state. The opposite of 'coherent' (speech) is often 'incoherent', 'rambling', or 'confused'.
×We need to make a coherent decision.
✓We need to make a consistent / logical / well-reasoned decision.
'Coherent' is not a standard collocation with 'decision'. It primarily modifies communication (speech, text, argument, narrative, policy) or systems of thought. Decisions are described as 'rational', 'informed', 'consistent', or 'logical'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Coherent"?What are tense/participle forms of "Coherent"?