consequencecon•se•quence /'kɒnsɪkwəns/

n

1. C 结果，后果

• long-lasting consequences 深远的影响

• answer for the consequences 对后果负责

2. U 重要(性)，重大

• It's of no consequences to me. 这对我无关紧要。

词组as a consequence = in consequence in consequence 因此，结果

• He worked hard, and in consequence he passed the examination. 他学习努力，所以通过了考试。

in consequence of 由于，因为…的缘故

• In consequence of his laziness,he was fired. 他由于偷懒而被解雇了。

take the consequences (of) 承担(…的)后果