1. in consequence : 结果, 因此;
2. as a consequence : 因此, 结果是;
名词
1. 结果;后果;影响
The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
2. 结果;因此
If one thing happens and then another thing happens in consequence or as a consequence, the second thing happens as a result of the first.
3. 重要的;有价值的
Something or someone of consequence is important or valuable. If something or someone is of no consequence, or of little consequence, they are not important or valuable.
4. 承担后果;自食其果
If you tell someone that they must take the consequences or face the consequences, you warn them that something unpleasant will happen to them if they do not stop behaving in a particular way.
1. having important effects or influence
e.g. decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself
virtue is of more moment than security
that result is of no consequence
2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonym: aftermath
3. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
e.g. the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
his decision had depressing consequences for business
he acted very wise after the event