在英语学习中,consistent in 和 consistent with 是两个容易混淆的表达。虽然它们都表示“一致”,但使用场景和语法结构有所不同。
1. consistent in 的用法
“Consistent in” 强调某人在**行为、态度或表现上的一贯性**,通常用于描述一个人在不同时间或情境下保持相同的做法。
She has been consistent in her efforts to improve customer service.
(她在提升客户服务方面一直很努力。)
(她在提升客户服务方面一直很努力。)
He is consistent in arriving late to meetings.
(他总是开会迟到。)
(他总是开会迟到。)
2. consistent with 的用法
“Consistent with” 表示**某事与另一事物相符、不矛盾**,常用于描述观点、行为、数据、原则等之间的逻辑一致性。
His statement was consistent with the evidence presented.
(他的陈述与所呈证据一致。)
(他的陈述与所呈证据一致。)
This policy is consistent with our company values.
(这项政策符合我们公司的价值观。)
(这项政策符合我们公司的价值观。)
3. 快速记忆技巧
- consistent in + 动名词/名词(表示行为) → 描述“谁”一贯做什么。
- consistent with + 名词(表示参照对象) → 描述“什么”与什么相符。
4. 常见错误示例
❌ His actions are consistent in company policy.
✅ His actions are consistent with company policy.
❌ She is consistent with working hard.
✅ She is consistent in working hard.