a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon同义词:effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual同义词:aftermath
having important effects or influence同义词:import, moment
例句
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.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。
详细解释
con.se.quence n.(名词)Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition.See Synonyms at effect 结果:一种行为或情况在逻辑上或自然而然产生的结果参见 effectThe relation of a result to its cause.因果关系:结果与其原因之间的关系A logical conclusion or inference.推论:逻辑上的结论或推论Importance in rank or position:显要:在等级或地位上的重要性:例句:scientists of consequence.卓越的科学家们 Significance; importance:重要:重大意义;重要性:例句:an issue of consequence.See Synonyms at importance 重要的议题参见 importance <习惯用语>in consequence As a result; consequently.结果;因此习惯用语>