consistency  
noun uk/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ us/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ (also consistence, /kənˈsɪs.təns/ /kənˈsɪs.təns/)
  (SUBSTANCE)      
  [ C or U ](尤指黏稠液体的)黏稠度,黏稠性 
the physical nature of a substance, especially a thick liquid, for example by being thick or thin, smooth or lumpy, etc.
  She loved the creamy consistency of fresh paint. 她喜欢新鲜油漆乳脂状的黏性。 
 Melt the chocolate to a pouring (= easy to pour) consistency. 把巧克力熔化成流体状。 
   (BEING THE SAME)      
 [ U ]连贯性;一致性 
the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way
  They've won a few games this season but they lack consistency. 这个赛季他们赢过几场比赛,可是表现不稳定。 
 It's important to show some consistency in your work. 在工作中表现出连贯性很重要。