单词详解

n.

A. 结果，后果 (sth. that follows from an action or set of conditions; result)

Do you know the consequences of smoking? 你知道吸烟的后果吗？

B. 重要，重大 (importance)

This matter is of great consequence to me. 对于我来说这件事非常重要。

相关词组

1. as a consequence of  由于，因为　　

  As a consequence of smoking, he coughs frequently. 因为吸烟的缘故，他经常咳嗽。

2. as a consequence  因而，结果　　

  As a consequence, his living standards were low. 因此，他的生活水准是很低的。

3. in consequence of  由于……的缘故　　

  In consequence of the rain, the match was delayed. 由于下雨，比赛延期了。

4. in consequence  结果，因此　　

  I studied hard, and in consequence I passed the exam. 我努力学习，因此通过了考试。

相关单词

近义词：result, effect

反义词：cause, inconsequence   

复数：consequences