After much discussion, the committee reached a consensus on the new policy.
经过大量讨论，委员会就新政策达成了共识。
The class reached a consensus to visit the science museum.
全班一致同意去参观科学博物馆。
There is a scientific consensus that exercise is good for health.
科学界一致认为运动有益健康。
Without a consensus, the jury could not reach a verdict.
没有达成一致，陪审团就无法作出裁决。
Which of the following words is a synonym for “consensus”?
B — harmony. “consensus” means n. general agreement among a group of people
After a long, heated debate, the group finally reached a clear ______.
B — consensus. “consensus” means n. general agreement among a group of people
consensus — n. general agreement among a group of people. In Chinese: 共识，一致.
consensus is pronounced /kənˈsɛnsəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · sen · sus.
“consensus” means general agreement among a group of people. Examples: (1) After much discussion, the committee reached a consensus on the new policy. (2) The class reached a consensus to visit the science museum. (3) There is a scientific consensus that exercise is good for health. (4) Without a consensus, the jury could not reach a verdict.
agreement, accord, harmony, unanimity — all close in meaning to consensus (n. general agreement among a group of people).
Yes. consensus appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
con- (together) + sensus (feeling) → a feeling together → consensus