cons Idiom
consarned
conscious of
I was not conscious of having offended him．我没有意识到得罪了他。
He is not conscious of his shortcomings．他没有意识到自己的弱点。
He was conscious of being watched by the enemy．他意识到自己正被敌人盯梢。
I am quite conscious of his innocence．我很清楚他是无辜的。
consent to
He gladly consented to the extension of a loan．他很乐意地同意延长贷款偿还期。
Will her mother consent to her marrying Simon？她母亲同意她同西蒙结婚吗？
I cannot consent to what you ask．我不能答应你的请求。
consist in
The beauty of the picture consists in its balance of colours．这幅画的美在于其色彩的协调。
Our happiness consists in doing something valuable for society．我们的幸福就在于为社会做些有价值的事情。
The true wealth does not consist in what we have，but in what we are．真正的财富不是我们拥有的财产，而是我们自身的价值。
Communist spirit consists in wholehearted devotion to public interests．共产主义精神在于一心为公。
consist of
Carbon dioxide consists of carbon and oxygen．二氧化碳由碳和氧组成。
Man consists of soul and body．人由灵魂和肉体组成。
The society consists of 30 members．这个协会有30个会员组成。
One year consists of 365 days．一年有365天。
consist with
His actions consist with his promises．他言行如一。
Health does not consist with selfindulgence．健康和放纵是不相容的。
consistent with
The story is not consistent with the facts．这个报道与事实不符。
His behaviour is consistent with his teaching．他的行为与他的教诲是一致的。
His action is always consistent with his words．他始终言行一致。
His conduct in the affair was not consistent with his usual politeness and gentleness．他在这件事上的所做所为同他素日的温文尔雅很不一致。
consult with
The President consulted with his cabinet members before delivering the speech to the public．总统在向公众发表演说之前，同内阁成员进行了磋商。
We consulted with the teachers and rapidly drew up a teaching plan．我们和老师们商量了一下，迅速制定了教学计划。
Consult with your parents before you decide．决定之前先和你父母商量一下。
in consequence of
In consequence of the deep snow，school will not open today．由于雪很深，学校今天停课。
In consequence of your bad behaviour I'm forced to dismiss you．由于你行为不轨，我只好解雇你。
in consideration of
In consideration of the boy's young age，the judge did not put him in jail for carrying a gun．考虑到这小孩尚年轻，法官不因他携枪而判他入狱。
They didn't give him heavy work in consideration of his youth．鉴于他年幼，他们不给他繁重的工作。
2． in return for报酬
We paid him well in consideration of his labour．我们给他优厚的工资，作为他的劳动报酬。
In consideration of the extra work he had done，his boss gave him extra pay．考虑到他做了额外的工作，他的老板付给他额外的酬金。
I presented him with a Chinese painting in consideration of his assistance．我送给他一幅中国画以酬谢他的帮助。
in（the） course of
in process of；during the process or progress of正在…之中
The railway is now in course of construction．那条铁路正在建造之中。
He happened，in course of conversation，to say that he had the intention of visiting China．在谈话中，他碰巧提到他有意访问中国。
under consideration
Your proposals are still under consideration．你的建议仍在考虑之中。
The matter is at present under consideration．那件事目前正在考虑。
under construction
Idiom(s): under constructionTheme: BUILDINGS
being built or repaired.
• We cannot travel on this road because it's under construction.
• Our new home has been under construction all summer. We hope to move in next month.
out of consideration for
Idiom(s): out of consideration (for sb or sth)Theme: REGARDING
with consideration for someone or something; with kind regard for someone or something.
• Out of consideration for your past efforts, I will do what you ask.
• They let me do it out of consideration. It was very thoughtful of them.
make oneself conspicuous
Idiom(s): make oneself conspicuousTheme: ATTENTION
to attract attention to oneself.
• Please don’t make yourself conspicuous. It embarrasses me.
• Ann makes herself conspicuous by wearing brightly colored clothing.
in consequence
Idiom(s): in consequence (of sth)Theme: CONSEQUENCES
as a result of something; because of something.
• In consequence of the storm, there was no electricity.
• The wind blew down the wires. In consequence, we had no electricity.
in all good conscience
Idiom(s): in (all) good conscienceTheme: MOTIVATION
having good motives; displaying motives that will not result in a guilty conscience.
• In all good conscience, I could not recommend that you buy this car.
• In good conscience, she could not accept the reward She had only been acting as a good citizen should.
have a clear conscience about
Idiom(s): have a clear conscience (about sb or sth) AND have a clean conscience (about someone or sth)Theme: GUILTLESSNESS
to be free of guilt about someone or something.
• I'm sorry that John got the blame. I have a clean conscience about the whole affair.
• I have a clear conscience about John and his problems.
• I didn't do it. I have a clean conscience.
• She can't sleep at night because she doesn't have a clear conscience.
conspicuous by one's absence
Idiom(s): conspicuous by one's absenceTheme: ABSENCE
to have one's absence (from an event) noticed.
• We missed you last night. You were conspicuous by your absence.
• How could the bride's father miss the wedding? He was certainly conspicuous by his absence.
have a clean conscience about
Idiom(s): have a clear conscience (about sb or sth) AND have a clean conscience (about someone or sth)Theme: GUILTLESSNESS
to be free of guilt about someone or something.
• I'm sorry that John got the blame. I have a clean conscience about the whole affair.
• I have a clear conscience about John and his problems.
• I didn't do it. I have a clean conscience.
• She can't sleep at night because she doesn't have a clear conscience.
A good conscience is a soft pillow.
You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.Constant occupation prevents temptation.
When you work you avoid temptation.All mod cons
If something has all mod cons, it has all the best and most desirable features. It is an abbreviation of 'modern convenience' that was used in house adverts.Constitution of an ox
If someone has the constitution of an ox, they are less affected than most people by things like tiredness, illness, alcohol, etc.Pros and cons
Pros and cons are arguments for or against a particular issue. Pros are arguments which aim to promote the issue, while cons suggest points against it. The term has been in use since the 16th century and is a shortening of a Latin phrase, pro et contra, which means “for and against.” Considering the pros and cons of an issue is a very useful way to weigh the issue thoughtfully and reach an informed decision.consumer goods|consumer|consumer items|goods|item|
n. Food and manufactured things that people buy for their own use. In time of war, the supply of consumer goods is greatly reduced.have the constitution of an ox|constitution|consti
v. phr. To be able to work extremely hard and to have the stamina to overcome misfortune. Stan, who has lost both of his parents within one year and is constantly working late, seems to be indestructible, as if he had the constitution of an ox.in consequence|consequence
adv. phr. As a result; therefore; so. Jennie got up late, and in consequence she missed the bus. You studied hard, and in consequence you passed the test.in consequence of|consequence
prep., formal As a result of. In consequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. In consequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was not punished.Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF.
in consideration of|consideration
adv. phr. 1. After thinking about and weighing; because of. iN consideration of the boy's young age, the judge did not put him in jail for carrying a gun. 2. In exchange for; because of; in payment for. In consideration of the extra work Joe had done, his boss gave him an extra week's pay.Compare: IN RETURN.
self-conscious|conscious|self
adj. Embarrassed; shy. Edith has a freckled face and sometimes she is very self-conscious about it.silence gives consent|consent|silence
If you say nothing or do not say no to something, it means that you agree.
A proverb. Don't be afraid to say, if you don't like something. Silence gives consent.under construction|construction|under
adv. phr. In the process of being built or repaired. It is a good idea to take the train to work while the expressway is under construction.conscience
consciencesee have a clear conscience; in conscience.
conscious
consciousthe conscious
Psychol. that part of one's mental activity of which one is fully aware at any given time
see also unconscious, preconscious
consequence
consequencesee in consequence; of consequence.
consequent
consequentconsequent on
or consequent upon
1) following as a result of
2) inferred from
consideration
considerationsee in consideration of; take into account; under consideration.
consignment
consignmenton consignment
shipped or turned over to a dealer for sale, with payment to the owner to follow sale
conspicuous by its absence
conspicuous by its absenceAlso, conspicuous by one's absence. Glaringly obvious by the fact of not being there. For example, One agenda item concerning publicity is conspicuous by its absence, or The bride's father was conspicuous by his absence. The idea is ancient; it was expressed by the Roman writer Tacitus, concerning the absence of Junia's brother and husband at her funeral procession. [Mid-1800s]
conspiracy of silence
conspiracy of silenceA tacit or explicit agreement to keep something secret. For example, In this state's medical society there is a conspiracy of silence regarding incompetent practitioners. This term was first used as a complaint about lack of attention, but today it more often refers to remaining silent about something unfavorable or criminal. [Late 1800s]
constitution
constitutionthe Constitution
the document containing the fundamental laws of the United States: it consists of the seven original articles, adopted in 1789, and twenty-seven amendments
consulate
consulatethe Consulate
Etymology: Fr Consulat
the consular government of France from 1799 to 1804
have a clear conscience
have a clear conscienceAlso, have a clean conscience. Feel free of guilt or responsibility. For example, I have a clear conscience—I did all I could to help. This idiom is also put as one's conscience is clear or clean, as in His conscience is clean about telling the whole story. The adjective clear has been used in the sense of “innocent” since about 1400; clean was so used from about 1300.
in conscience
in conscienceAlso, in all good conscience. In all truth or fairness, as in I can't in conscience say that the meeting went well, or In all good conscience we can't support their stand on disarmament. [Late 1500s]
of consequence
of consequenceImportant, as in For all matters of consequence we have to consult the board, or Only scientists of consequence have been invited to speak. This idiom was first recorded in 1489.
on consignment
on consignmentTurning over goods for an agent to sell, with the provision that payment is made only on completed sales and that unsold goods may be returned to the consignor. For example, This secondhand shop accepts items of clothing on consignment. [c. 1700]
preconscious
preconsciousthe preconscious
preconscious mental activity
subconscious
subconsciousthe subconscious
subconscious mental activity: a term, now obs. in psychiatry, that was formerly used to include the preconscious and the unconscious
unconscious
unconsciousthe unconscious
Psychoanalysis the sum of all thoughts, memories, impulses, desires, feelings, etc. of which the individual is not conscious but which influence the emotions and behavior; that part of one's psyche which comprises repressed material of this nature
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