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consensual

UK //kənˈsen.sju.əl//US //kənˈsen.su.əl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consensus'(同意),由 'con-'(共同)和 'sentire'(感觉)组成,17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指基于各方自愿同意而达成的行为或协议,强调参与者共同认可且无强迫性质。常用于法律、社会关系等场景。

“Their relationship was completely consensual.”

(他们的关系完全是双方自愿的。)

“The contract was signed after consensual negotiations.”

(这份合同是在双方协商一致后签署的。)

同义词:voluntary, agreed, mutual, unforced

常见短语

consensual relationship — 指双方自愿建立的关系,特别用于强调不存在胁迫或权力不对等情况。

“The company policy prohibits consensual relationships between managers and subordinates.”

(公司政策禁止管理层与下属之间建立自愿关系。)