consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The consequences of something are the results or effects of it. 结果; 后果

  例：

  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

  例：

  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。

  例：

  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。