consonant

• 指与某事物一致、和谐或相容的。常表示协调、相符、不矛盾。

Describes something that is in agreement or harmony with something else.

1. In agreement or harmonyC1formal

   Being in agreement or consistent with something.

   一致的

   • His actions were consonant with his stated beliefs.
   • The new policy is consonant with the company's values.
   • Her findings are consonant with previous research.

   同义词accordantcompatibleconcordantcongruentconsistentcorrespondentharmonious

   反义词discordantinconsistent

2. Harmonious in soundC2formal

   Having a pleasing combination of sounds; harmonious.

   谐音的

   • The choir produced a consonant blend of voices.
   • The musical notes were consonant and pleasant to the ear.
   • Consonant intervals are fundamental in Western music theory.

   同义词euphoniousharmoniousmellifluousmelodiousmusicalsymphonioustuneful

   反义词cacophonousdiscordantdissonantinharmonious

• 语音学中指发音时气流在声道中受到阻碍而发出的音，与元音相对；也指表示这种音的字母。

A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing the airflow in the vocal tract; also refers to a letter representing such a sound.

1. A2formal

   A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

   辅音

   • The English alphabet has 21 consonants.
   • The word 'cat' starts with a consonant sound.
   • She is learning to pronounce difficult consonant clusters.

   反义词vowel

2. Letter representing a consonantA2formal

   A letter of the alphabet that represents a consonant sound.

   辅音字母

   • The letter 'b' is a consonant.
   • In the word 'school', the first letter is a consonant.
   • Consonants are often paired with vowels to form syllables.

   反义词vowel