There were almost no cars on the road, a consequence of petrol shortages, the taxi driver said.

路上几乎看不见一辆车。的士司机说，这是因为现在汽油短缺。

youdao

Many attitudes and beliefs that were relevant thirty, ten or even only five years ago, are now less significant or of no consequence.

许多三十年前，十年前或就在五年前有价值的看法(attitudes)和信念，现在已式微或失去影响力。

youdao

The fireman patted me on the head and scooped me up, blanket and all, as if I were of no more consequence than a rescued kitten or an abandoned baby.

消防员拍拍我的头，把我连同毯子一把铲起，好像我只是一只被救的小猫或者一个弃婴似的。

youdao

More Americans are in jeopardy as a consequence of the perception that exists worldwide with its existence than if there were no Gitmo.

NPR: How Arab Media Portrays U.S. Abuse of Detainees