coherent /kəʊˈhɪərənt, -ˈhɛrənt/ CET6 TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other. 连贯的

  例：

  He has failed to work out a coherent strategy for modernizing the service.

  他无法想出一个连贯的策略来使该服务现代化。

• 2. 

  coherence N-UNCOUNT 连贯性

  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。

• 3. 

  ADJ If someone is coherent, they express their thoughts in a clear and calm way, so that other people can understand what they are saying. 条理清楚的 [v-link ADJ]

  例：

  He's so calm when he answers questions in interviews. I wish I could be that coherent.

  他如此镇定地回答了访谈中的问题。我希望我也能那样有条不紊。

• 4. 

  coherence N-UNCOUNT 条理性

  例：

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

  辩论一开始满热烈的，可是上了香槟后，条理性就降低了。