consistently

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɪstəntli/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈsi-stənt-lē/ (ame, mw)

consistently — 副詞

1. always acting or happening in the same way, without changing over time

1.副詞B1
釋義

始終一致

以不變的方式持續

always acting or happening in the same way, without changing over time

例句

Christopher has consistently arrived before eight o'clock every morning for the past six years.

Christopher 過去六年來始終如一地在每天早上八點前抵達辦公室。

consistently + present perfect (repeated action over time)

The restaurant consistently receives top ratings from food critics and diners.

這家餐廳始終獲得美食評論家與顧客的一致好評。

position: before the main verb

同義詞
  • always

    broader term meaning 'at all times'; does not emphasise sameness of manner

  • regularly

    implies fixed intervals or habits rather than unchanging quality

  • steadily

    adds a sense of gradual, continuous progress over time

  • invariably

    more formal; suggests something never changes regardless of circumstances

反義詞

文法句型

be + consistently + adjective

consistently + verb

consistently + past participle

用法筆記

Common with time expressions and habitual actions. Not used for single, one-time events — it requires a pattern or repeated observation.

常見錯誤

❌She consistently finished the race first yesterday.
✅She finished the race first yesterday.
💡'consistently' describes a pattern over time, not a single event.

2. so that separate ideas, statements, or elements form a coherent whole without di

2.副詞B2
釋義

一致地

各部分互相協調不矛盾

so that separate ideas, statements, or elements form a coherent whole without disagreement

例句

The witness's account of the accident was consistently supported by the security camera footage.

目擊者對事故的描述與監視器畫面一致吻合。

passive: consistently + supported by [evidence]

Arjun's actions are not consistently aligned with the values he claims to support.

Arjun 的行為與他聲稱支持的價值觀並不一致。

not consistently + aligned with [something]

同義詞
  • uniformly

    stronger emphasis on sameness across all parts or instances

  • harmoniously

    softer tone; suggests pleasing, natural compatibility

  • compatibly

    focuses on ability to work together without conflict

反義詞

文法句型

be + consistently + past participle + by [something]

be + consistently + in agreement / aligned / compatible

用法筆記

Often appears with a following phrase introduced by 'with' or 'by' that specifies what is being agreed with. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense focuses on logical compatibility between parts, not on temporal stability.

常見錯誤

❌The two reports are consistently matching.
✅The two reports are consistent with each other.
💡Use 'consistent with' as the adjective form rather than 'consistently matching.'