consensus
noun [ S or U ] uk/kənˈsen.səs/ us/kənˈsen.səs/
C2 一致的意见;共识
a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people
The general consensus in the office is that he can't do his job. 办公室成员一致认为他无法胜任工作。
Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote. 我们能在这件事上达成共识吗？我们来表决吧。
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- We were unable to reach a consensus about membership fees.
- There is little consensus about the issue of smacking children.
- We managed to get a consensus about not smoking in the office.