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单词 consequence
释义

consequence ​‌‌‌

​noun countable
UK /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
Other entries for this word
as a consequence/in consequence phrase
of no consequence/of little consequence phrase
Word Forms
singularconsequence
pluralconsequences
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a result or effect of something

    She said exactly what she felt, without fear of the consequences.

    consequence of:

    The consequence of such policies will inevitably be higher taxes.

    serious/disastrous/dire consequences:

    Climate change could have disastrous consequences for farmers.

    economic/social/health consequences:

    Consider the long-term health consequences carefully before deciding.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for results and outcomes
    result
    outcome
    influence
    Collocates
    Adjectives frequently used with consequence
    ▪ dire, disastrous, fatal, inevitable, serious, tragic, unforeseen, unfortunate
    Verbs frequently used with consequence as the object
    ▪ accept, consider, face, suffer, take
phrases
accept/face the consequences
as a consequence/in consequence
of no consequence/of little consequence

consequence ​‌‌‌

​noun countable
US /ˈkɑnsəkwəns/
Other entries for this word
as a consequence/in consequence phrase
of no consequence/of little consequence phrase
Word Forms
singularconsequence
pluralconsequences
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a result or effect of something

    She said exactly what she felt, without fear of the consequences.

    consequence of:

    The consequence of such policies will inevitably be higher taxes.

    serious/disastrous/dire consequences:

    Climate change could have disastrous consequences for farmers.

    economic/social/health consequences:

    Consider the long-term health consequences carefully before deciding.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for results and outcomes
    result
    outcome
    influence
    Collocates
    Adjectives frequently used with consequence
    ▪ dire, disastrous, fatal, inevitable, serious, tragic, unforeseen, unfortunate
    Verbs frequently used with consequence as the object
    ▪ accept, consider, face, suffer, take
phrases
accept/face the consequences
as a consequence/in consequence
of no consequence/of little consequence
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