新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

coherence

英  [kəʊˈhɪərəns]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 连贯性

    Coherence is a state or situation in which all the parts or ideas fit together well so that they form a united whole.

    双语例句

    例:

    The anthology has a surprising sense of coherence.

    该诗集的连贯性令人惊奇。

    2[U 不可数名词] 连贯性

    If something such as a plan or campaign has coherence, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.

    近义词

    cohesion

    双语例句

    例:

    The campaign was widely criticized for making tactical mistakes and for a lack of coherence.

    该运动遭到广泛批评,因其有策略错误且缺乏连贯性。

    例:

    The three interlocking narratives achieve an overall coherence.

    这三篇关联的故事相互呼应。

    例:

    The anthology has a surprising sense of coherence.

    整本选集有着惊人的连贯性。

    3[U 不可数名词] 条理性

    If someone speaks with coherence, they express their thoughts in a clear and calm way, so that other people can understand what they are saying.

    双语例句

    例:

    This was debated eagerly at first, but with diminishing coherence as the champagne took hold.

    辩论一开始是很热烈的,可是上了香槟后,条理性就降低了。