Such action may have dire consequences.

这种行为可能产生严重后果。

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There will be dire consequences if this limit isn’t raised.

如果这一上限得不到提高，将产生极其严重的后果。

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There will be dire consequences if this limit isn’t raised.

如果这一上限得不到提高，将产生极其严重的后果。

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