consequence

US [ˈkɑnsəkwəns]
UK [ˈkɒnsɪkwəns]
  • n.后果;结果;重要性
  • Web影响;推论;结局
Plural Form:consequences  
consequence
n.
1.
[c]
~ (of sth) (for sb/sth)
结果;后果a result of sth that has happened
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.
这项决定可能对该行业造成严重后果。
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.
合并一事直接导致二百人失去了工作。
He drove too fast with tragic consequences.
他开车太快,结果酿成惨剧。
to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions
自食其果;面对╱承担自己行动的后果
2.
[u]
重要性importance
Don't worry. It's of no consequence .
别担心,这无关紧要。

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