1. coherence /kəʊˈhɪərəns/

-- state of sticking together; consistency; logical connection

If the relationship between the first sentence and what follows is not clear, the paragraph lacks coherence.

如果第一句与后文之间的关系并不清楚，那么这一段就缺乏连贯性。

 

 

2. cohesion /kəʊˈhi:ʒən/

-- act or state of sticking together; union; unity

There can be no real cohesion in an alliance if the parties have little in common.

如果一个联盟的参与者之间没什么共同性，那么就没有真正的凝聚力可言。

 

 

3. adhere /ədˈhiə/

-- stick; hold fast; cling; be attached

Apply the sticker according to the directions, or it will not adhere.

按照说明使用贴纸，否则它就黏不住了。

 

 

4. cohere /kəʊˈhɪə/

-- stick together; hold together firmly

I glued together the fragments of the vase, but they did not cohere.

我把花瓶的碎片用胶黏起来，却黏不上。

 

 

5. inherent /inˈhiərənt/

-- (literally, "sticking in") deeply infixed; intrinsic; essential

Because of her inherent carelessness, I doubt my sister can ever be a good driver.

因为妹妹天生粗心大意，我怀疑她无法成为一名好驾驶员。