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consonant

UK //ˈkɒnsənənt//US //ˈkɑːnsənənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consonantem'(发声的),由 'con-'(一起)和 'sonare'(发声)组成,原指与元音一起发声的辅音。

noun

❶ 辅音,指发音时气流在口腔中受到阻碍的音素,与元音相对。英语中如b、d、f等字母代表的发音。

“The word 'cat' starts with the consonant 'c'.”

(单词'cat'以辅音'c'开头。)

“Some languages have more consonants than vowels.”

(某些语言的辅音数量比元音多。)

❶ 和谐一致的事物,指在性质或特征上相互协调或相符的元素。常用于音乐或抽象概念中。

“His actions were consonant with his beliefs.”

(他的行为与他的信念一致。)

“The decor is consonant with the overall style of the house.”

(装饰与房子的整体风格协调。)

同义词:harmonious, consistent, compatible

adjective

❶ 协调的,一致的,形容事物在性质或特征上相互匹配或和谐。

“The results were consonant with our expectations.”

(结果与我们的预期一致。)

“Her dress was consonant with the formal occasion.”

(她的着装与正式场合相称。)

同义词:agreeing, accordant, congruent

常见短语

consonant with — 与...一致/协调,用于描述事物在性质或特征上的匹配关系。

“The design is consonant with modern aesthetics.”

(该设计与现代美学理念一致。)