consensus /kənˈsensəs/ n. ［c］&［u］(常用sing.) (意见等)共识，一致同意：reach a consensus on the issue 对此达成一致 ［考句］Encouraged by their culture to voice their opinions freely, the Canadians are not afraid to go against the group consensus, and will argue their viewpoints enthusiastically, though rarely aggressively.受到可以自由发表看法文化的激励，加拿大人不怕反对小组的共识，将会热情的表达观点，但很少冒犯。