| 单词 | consequence |
| 释义 | consequence /kon"si kwens', -kweuhns/, n. 1. the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving. 2. an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome. 3. the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference. 4. importance or significance: a matter of no consequence. 5. importance in rank or position; distinction: a man of great consequence in art. 6. in consequence, consequently; as a result; hence: He withdrew from the world, and in consequence was forgotten. 7. in consequence of, as a result of; on account of: A trial was held in consequence of the investigation. [1350-1400; ME ( < AF) < L consequentia. See CONSEQUENT, -ENCE] Syn. 1. outcome, issue, upshot, sequel. See effect. 4. moment, weight. See importance. Ant. 1. cause. |
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