consequence

['kɔnsikwəns]

n.结果, 后果, 重要性, 影响

例句与用法：

It rained yesterday and in consequence the match was canceled.

昨天下雨了，结果比赛被取消。

It terrified me to contemplate the consequence of your action.

一想到你行动的后果,我就感到害怕。

He studied hard, and in consequence he passed the exam.

他努力学习，因此通过了考试。

Such a mistake would perhaps lead to disastrous consequences.

这样一种错误可能导致灾难性的后果。

详细释义：

n.

1. 结果, 后果[C][(+of)]

I'm quite willing to accept the consequences.

我完全愿意承担后果。

2. 重大, 重要(性)[U][(+to)]

He is a man of great consequence.

他是一个很重要的人物。

3. 自大, 神气活现[U]

The young man rambled on with an air of great consequence.

小伙子带着妄自尊大的神态没完没了地东拉西扯。

4. 逻辑上的必然结果, 推论

短语词组：

in consequence

1. 结果

She studied hard, and in consequence she passed the examination.

她努力学习, 结果通过了考试。

in consequence of

1. 由于

In consequence of his bad work, I was forced to dismiss him.

由于他工作表现不好, 我只好把他辞退。

of no consequence

1. 无足轻重

It's a matter of no consequence.

这件事无足轻重。

take the consequences

1. 承担后果

If one does not conform to the law, one must take the consequences.

谁不守法就应该承担后果。