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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

conformity

英  [kənˈfɔːmɪti]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1. [U 不可数名词] 依照

    If something happens in conformity with something such as a law or someone's wishes, it happens as the law says it should, or as the person wants it to.

    双语例句

    例：

    The prime minister is, in conformity with their constitution, chosen by the president.

    首相是遵照宪法由总统选定的。

    例：

    Any action it takes has to be in conformity with international law.

    它所采取的任何行动都须符合国际法。

    2. [U 不可数名词] 随大流

    Conformity means behaving in the same way as most other people.

    双语例句

    例：

    Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.

    过分随大流通常是由于担心不被认同造成的。

    例：

    Pressure appears to be mounting for conformity in how people speak English.

    要求英语口语一致性的压力似乎越来越大。

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