单词 | consequence |
释义 | con·se·quence ![]() n. Idiom: 1. a. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. See Synonyms at effect. b. A punishment or negative repercussion: "Sometimes a cousin's first child was born six months after the wedding; aside from a moment's tsk-tsk, there were no consequences" (Donald Hall). 2. A logical conclusion or inference. 3. Importance in rank or position: scientists of consequence. 4. Significance; importance: an issue of consequence. See Synonyms at importance. in consequence As a result; consequently. |
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