discrepancy
/dɪˈskrepənsi/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5805 in the learning path
不一致；差异
Definitions
n. A difference between things that should match.
不一致；差异
Example
We noticed a discrepancy between the two shopping receipts.
我们发现两张购物小票上的内容不一致。
The discrepancy between official figures and survey results raises concerns about the accuracy of employment statistics.
官方数据与调查结果的差异引发了人们对就业统计准确性的担忧。
Collocations
- a discrepancy between
- a significant discrepancy
- explain a discrepancy
Synonyms
- inconsistency
- mismatch
Antonyms
- agreement
- consistency
Usage tip
常指本应一致却不符，搭配 between 或 in。
FAQ
- What does discrepancy mean?
- A difference between things that should match.
- How is discrepancy pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈskrepənsi/, US /dɪˈskrepənsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
