consequence

n 重难点
英音 ['kɒnsɪkwəns]
美音 ['kɑːnsəkwens]
词频 3口语 1书面 2

英文释义

  • [C] 结果;后果 (a result of sth that has happened:)
    • face / take the consequences

      面对/承担后果

    • The consequence of a rising sea level would be widespread flooding.

      海平面升高的后果将是洪水泛滥。

  • 重要 (性);重大 (importance:)
    • Don't worry. It's of little consequence.

      别担心,这并不重要。

固定搭配

as a consequence / in consequence

[正式用语] 结果;因此 (as a result:)
  • It rained yesterday and as a consequence the match was canceled.

    昨天的比赛因下雨而被取消。

  • She was over the age limit and, in consequence, her application was rejected.

    她超龄了,结果她的申请被拒绝了。

as a consequence of sth / in consequence of sth

[正式用语] 由于…的缘故 as a result of sth:
  • My father coughs frequently as a consequence of / in consequence of smoking.

    因为吸烟,我父亲经常咳嗽。


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