consequence
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT The consequences of something are the results or effects of it. 结果; 后果
Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail. 她的律师说她明白自己行为的后果并准备去坐牢。
2. PHRASE If one thing happens and then another thing happens in consequence or as a consequence, the second thing happens as a result of the first. 结果
His death was totally unexpected and, in consequence, no plans had been made for his replacement. 他的死纯粹出乎意料，因此还没有为他的替代人定出计划。
Maternity services were to be reduced as a consequence of falling birth rates. 孕产服务因下降的出生率而将被削减。
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consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ (consequences)
剑桥词典
- a result of a particular action or situation , often one that is bad or not convenient
- The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness.
- He left as a direct consequence of what she said.
- The drought has had devastating consequences.
- The government is trying to do more to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse .
- He always makes snap decisions and never thinks about their consequences. 返回 consequence
（常指不好或不利的）结果，后果
Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members . 不立遗嘱可能会给你的子女或者家庭其他成员带来严重后果。
Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill . 科学家们认为实际上不太可能会有什么物种因为石油泄漏而灭绝。
I told the hairdresser to do what she wanted to my hair , and look at the consequences! 我告诉理发师就按她的想法来做我的头发好了，可瞧瞧结果！
Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer /take (= accept and deal with) the consequences! 好吧，要是你坚持吃这么多，你会自食其果的！
of little/no consequence C1 (also not of any/much consequence)
not important
不重要的；无足轻重的；无关紧要的
The money was of little consequence to Tony . 这钱对于托尼来说无足轻重。
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