A1 noun 中性

constant

/ˈkɑːnstənt/

A constant is something that stays the same and does not change. In science and math, it is a fixed number or a part of an experiment that is kept the same while other things vary.

例句

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1

The freezing point of water is a constant in this science experiment.

The freezing point of water is a constant in this science experiment.

2

The speed of light is a fundamental physical constant in the universe.

The speed of light is a fundamental physical constant in the universe.

3

In my crazy week, having lunch at noon is my only constant.

In my crazy week, having lunch at noon is my only constant.

词族

名词
constant
副词
constantly
形容词
constant
相关
constancy
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'stand'. A constant 'stands' still and does not move or change.

快速测验

In this math problem, the number 5 is a ________ because its value never changes.

正确!

正确答案是: constant

例句

1

The freezing point of water is a constant in this science experiment.

everyday

The freezing point of water is a constant in this science experiment.

2

The speed of light is a fundamental physical constant in the universe.

formal

The speed of light is a fundamental physical constant in the universe.

3

In my crazy week, having lunch at noon is my only constant.

informal

In my crazy week, having lunch at noon is my only constant.

4

The researchers held the pressure as a constant to test the volume changes.

academic

The researchers held the pressure as a constant to test the volume changes.

5

Market volatility means that change is the only constant in our business model.

business

Market volatility means that change is the only constant in our business model.

词族

名词
constant
副词
constantly
形容词
constant
相关
constancy

常见搭配

mathematical constant mathematical constant
universal constant universal constant
remain a constant remain a constant
physical constant physical constant
keep something constant keep something constant

常用短语

the only constant is change

the only thing that never changes is that things always change

a constant of nature

a rule or value in nature that is always the same

remain constant

to stay the same

容易混淆的词

constant vs consistent

'Constant' means it doesn't change value, while 'consistent' means it behaves in a similar way over time.

constant vs constantly

'Constant' is the noun (the thing), while 'constantly' is the adverb (how something happens).

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使用说明

In science, use 'constant' to describe a part of an experiment that you do not change. In daily life, it describes a person or thing that is always there for you.

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常见错误

Learners often use the adjective form 'constant' when they need the adverb 'constantly'. As a noun, make sure to use 'a' or 'the' before it.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'stand'. A constant 'stands' still and does not move or change.

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词源

From the Latin word 'constantem', which means standing firm or unchanging.

语法模式

countable noun usually follows 'a' or 'the' often used in the phrase 'remain constant'

快速测验

In this math problem, the number 5 is a ________ because its value never changes.

正确!

正确答案是: constant

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A1

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