consistence 音标拼音: [kəns'ɪstəns]
n . 坚固性,浓度
坚固性,浓度
consistence n 1 :
a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts [
synonym : {
consistency }, {
consistence }] [
ant : {
inconsistency }]
2 :
the property of holding together and retaining its shape ;
"
wool has more body than rayon "; "
when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake " [
synonym : {
consistency },
{
consistence }, {
eubstance }, {
body }]
Consistence \
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Consistency \
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n .
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consistance .]
1 .
The condition of standing or adhering together ,
or being fixed in union ,
as the parts of a body ;
existence ;
firmness ;
coherence ;
solidity .
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Water ,
being divided ,
maketh many circles ,
till it restore itself to the natural consistence . --
Bacon .
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We are as water ,
weak ,
and of no consistence . --
Jer .
Taylor .
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The same form ,
substance ,
and consistency . --
T .
Burnet .
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2 .
A degree of firmness ,
density ,
viscosity ,
or spissitude ;
a measure of the ability to hold together when manipulated .
Syn :
body .
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Let the expressed juices be boiled into the consistence of a sirup . --
Arbuthnot .
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3 .
That which stands together as a united whole ;
a combination .
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The church of God ,
as meaning the whole consistence of orders and members . --
Milton .
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4 .
Firmness of constitution or character ;
substantiality ;
durability ;
persistency .
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His friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency . --
South .
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5 .
Agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among themselves ,
or of the same thing with itself at different times ;
the harmony of conduct with profession ;
congruity ;
correspondence ;
as ,
the consistency of laws ,
regulations ,
or judicial decisions ;
consistency of opinions ;
consistency of conduct or of character .
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That consistency of behavior whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures which appear the most just .
--
Addison .
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Consistency ,
thou art a jewel . --
Popular Saying .
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