consequence
noun
ˈkɒnsɪəkwəns
noun
1
something
that
happens
as
a
result
of
a
particular
action
or
set
of
conditions
后果
C
[+
of
]
Many
believe
that
poverty
is
a
direct
consequence
of
overpopulation.
许多人认为贫困是人口过多直接造成的后果。
[+
for
]
Our
findings
have
far-reaching
consequences
for
researchers.
我们的发现对研究人员具有深远的影响。
dire/disastrous/serious
etc
consequences
Errors
in
forecasting
can
have
dire
consequences.
天气预报失误会造成严重的后果。
with
…
consequences
He
ate
some
poisonous
mushrooms,
with
fatal
consequences.
他吃了些毒蘑菇，引起了致命的后果。
take/suffer/face
the
consequences
(of
sth)
(accept
the
bad
results
of
something
you
have
done)
承担/遭受/面临（某事的）后果
He
broke
the
law,
and
now
he
must
face
the
consequences
of
his
actions.
他触犯了法律，现在必须面对自己的行为带来的后果。
2
as a consequence (of sth)/in consequence (of sth)
as
a
result
of
something
[正式] 因此; 因为（某事）
formal
Animals
have
died
as
a
consequence
of
coming
into
contact
with
this
chemical.
已经有动物因为接触了这种化学物而死亡。
She
was
over
the
age
limit
and,
in
consequence,
her
application
was
rejected.
她已经超过了年龄限制，因此她的申请被拒绝了。
3
of little/no/any etc consequence
not
very
important
or
valuable
[正式] 不重要的，无足轻重的
formal
[+
to
]
Your
opinion
is
of
little
consequence
to
me.
你的意见对我而言不重要。
I
don’t
suppose
it
is
of
any
consequence
now.
现在我觉得这事一点都无所谓了。