"be consistent in" 表示“在某方面保持一致/始终如一;在…上坚持不变”,强调一个人或事物在特定领域、行为、态度或习惯上的稳定性(不反复无常、不前后矛盾)。
主语 + be consistent in + 名词/动名词(in是介词,后面需接名词性成分)。
描述个人习惯/行为:强调在某件事上“坚持做,不中断”;
描述态度/原则:强调对某一观点或准则“始终保持一致”;
描述事物属性:强调事物在某方面“稳定、不变”。
1、 个人习惯:
You need to be consistent in your exercise routine if you want to stay fit.
(如果你想保持健康,锻炼习惯要始终如一。)
She is consistent in waking up at 6 AM every day.
(她每天6点起床,从不例外。)
2、 态度/原则:
The teacher is consistent in her rules for the classroom—no one gets special treatment.
(这位老师在课堂规则上始终如一,没人能搞特殊。)
He is consistent in his opposition to unfair policies.
(他始终反对不公平的政策。)
3、 事物属性:
The brand is consistent in its quality—you can trust their products.
(这个品牌的质量始终稳定,你可以信任他们的产品。)
The data is consistent in showing a rise in temperatures over the years.
(数据始终显示这些年气温在上升。)
be consistent in:聚焦“在某方面(内部)保持一致”(如个人习惯、态度);
be consistent with:聚焦“与…(外部事物)一致”(如观点、数据与事实相符)。
例:His actions are consistent with his words.(他言行一致。)
"be consistent in" 是表达“在…上始终如一”的常用短语,核心是强调“稳定性”,需注意后面接名词或动名词。日常使用中,常用来鼓励他人坚持习惯、赞扬他人原则性强,或描述事物的稳定属性。