指事物在性質、表現或標準上保持穩定、連貫且不矛盾的狀態。
質地 / 稠度
EN: The thick consistency of the batter.
翻譯: 麵糊濃稠的質地。
連貫性 / 一致性
EN: The consistency of his performance is impressive.
翻譯: 他表現的穩定性令人印象深刻。
邏輯一致性
EN: There is no consistency between his words and actions.
翻譯: 他的言行之間缺乏一致性。
小提醒：注意「consistency」在描述物理性質（如黏稠度）和抽象概念（如一貫性）時，中文翻譯的側重點不同。
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1. the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way
一致性；連貫性；穩定性
The team's success depends on the consistency of their performance.
團隊的成功取決於他們表現的一致性。
We need to maintain consistency in our customer service across all branches.
我們需要在所有分店維持客戶服務的一致性。
2. the degree of thickness, firmness, or smoothness of a substance, especially a liquid or soft solid
黏稠度；濃度；質地
Add milk until the batter reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
加入牛奶，直到麵糊達到光滑、可傾倒的黏稠度。
The ideal consistency for this sauce is thick but not lumpy.
這種醬汁的理想質地是濃稠但不結塊。
3. the state or quality of being in agreement or compatible with something
協調性；相容性；不矛盾
There is no consistency between his words and his actions.
他的言行之間沒有協調性。
We must check the consistency of the data across different reports.
我們必須檢查不同報告間數據的相容性。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| consistency + in + noun | 在...方面的一致性 | The team's consistency in performance is remarkable. (團隊在表現上的一致性非常出色。) |
| consistency + of + noun | ...的一致性 | We need to ensure the consistency of the data. (我們需要確保數據的一致性。) |
| with consistency | 一致地、始終如一地 | He practices the piano with great consistency. (他非常持之以恆地練習鋼琴。) |
| lack of consistency | 缺乏一致性 | The main criticism was the lack of consistency in the rules. (主要的批評在於規則缺乏一致性。) |
| maintain consistency | 保持一致性 | It's important to maintain consistency across all our documents. (在我們所有的文件中保持一致性是很重要的。) |
| achieve consistency | 達到一致性 | The new software helps us achieve visual consistency. (新軟體幫助我們達到視覺上的一致性。) |
EN:The consistency of the batter was perfect for making pancakes.
翻譯:麵糊的稠度用來做煎餅剛剛好。
一般來說，描述人的行為習慣用 "consistency in"，而描述事物本身的均勻特性則用 "consistency of"。
consistency vs coherence
「consistency」強調前後一致、不矛盾；「coherence」強調邏輯清晰、連貫易懂。
consistency vs uniformity
「consistency」指內在邏輯或標準的穩定；「uniformity」指外表或形式的完全相同。
consistency vs persistence
「consistency」指穩定不變的狀態或模式；「persistence」指堅持不懈的行動或持續存在的狀態。
在對話中，當你轉述或總結他人的觀點、規則或期望時，常用 "consistency" 來點出其核心要求。 EN: So what you're saying is, the main thing they're looking for is consistency in our reports. 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，他們主要看重的就是我們報告中的一致性。
EN:I asked about the grading, and the professor just said, "Consistency in your arguments is key."
翻譯:我問了評分標準，教授只說：「你論點的一致性才是關鍵。」
在非正式討論中，可用 "consistency" 來強調某件事的持續性或穩定性，有時帶有輕微的驚訝或讚嘆。 EN: The consistency of his performance, even under pressure, is just impressive. 翻譯: 他即使在壓力下表現的一致性，實在令人印象深刻。
EN:What I love about this cafe is the consistency—every latte is perfect.
翻譯:我喜歡這家咖啡館的原因就在於一致性——每一杯拿鐵都完美。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，"consistency" 可作為一個略顯正式的填充詞，引導出後續的解釋或對比。 EN: The issue here is... consistency, or rather, the lack of it across different teams. 翻譯: 這裡的問題在於……一致性，或者說，是不同團隊之間缺乏一致性。
EN:We need to think about... consistency, you know, making sure all our messages align.
翻譯:我們需要考慮……一致性，你知道的，就是要確保我們所有的訊息都一致。
正式寫作注意：在口語中，"consistency" 的用法較為靈活，常作為話題的錨點或強調工具。但在正式學術或商業寫作中，應更精確地定義其指涉的範圍（如數據一致性、論述一致性），並避免將其用作填充停頓的詞語。
consistency in
consistency in [noun/noun phrase]
在...方面的一致性
consistency of
consistency of [noun/noun phrase]
...的質地/稠度/一貫性
maintain consistency
maintain consistency
保持一致性
lack of consistency
lack of consistency
缺乏一致性
internal consistency
internal consistency
內部一致性
achieve consistency
achieve consistency
達到一致性
×The consistency of his work are impressive.
✓The consistency of his work is impressive.
"Consistency" is an uncountable singular noun. The verb must agree with the singular subject "consistency," not the plural object "his work."
×We need more consistencies in our testing procedures.
✓We need more consistency in our testing procedures.
"Consistency" is generally used as an uncountable noun when referring to the quality of being consistent. Using the plural form "consistencies" is incorrect in this context.
×He is consistence in his opinions.
✓He is consistent in his opinions.
"Consistence" is an archaic or rare noun form. The correct adjective form is "consistent." Learners often confuse the noun "consistency" with the adjective "consistent."
×The sauce has a thick consistency, so it's very tasty.
✓The sauce has a thick consistency, so it's very rich/smooth.
"Consistency" refers to the texture or viscosity of a substance, not its flavor. Using "tasty" confuses texture with taste. A more appropriate adjective related to texture should be used.
×For keeping consistency, we follow the same rules.
✓For the sake of consistency, we follow the same rules.
The phrase "for keeping consistency" is not a standard collocation. The idiomatic prepositional phrase is "for the sake of consistency" or "to ensure consistency."
×There is no consistency between his words and his actions.
✓There is no consistency between his words and his actions.
This sentence is grammatically correct. The common mistake is using "consistency" to mean "connection" or "relation" in a broader sense. "Consistency" specifically means the absence of contradiction or the quality of being unchanging. The provided "wrong" example is actually correct, highlighting that learners sometimes incorrectly think it's wrong. The real error is using it where "correlation" or "connection" is meant (e.g., "There is no consistency between the weather and my mood.").