新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

conformity

英  [kənˈfɔːmɪti]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 依照

    If something happens in conformity with something such as a law or someone's wishes, it happens as the law says it should, or as the person wants it to.

    双语例句

    例:

    The prime minister is, in conformity with their constitution, chosen by the president.

    首相是遵照宪法由总统选定的。

    例:

    Any action it takes has to be in conformity with international law.

    它所采取的任何行动都须符合国际法。

    2[U 不可数名词] 随大流

    Conformity means behaving in the same way as most other people.

    双语例句

    例:

    Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.

    过分随大流通常是由于担心不被认同造成的。

    例:

    Pressure appears to be mounting for conformity in how people speak English.

    要求英语口语一致性的压力似乎越来越大。

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