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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1234 COCA: 1626

consequence

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
consequence /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛns/ noun
plural consequences
consequence
/ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛns/
noun
plural consequences
Learner's definition of CONSEQUENCE
1 
[count] : something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions结果；后果
◊ If you face/suffer the consequences of something, you deal with the results of something that you have done.自食其果；为自己的行动承担后果
2 
[noncount] formal : importance or value重要性；价值

in consequence

formal or as a consequence
: as a result of something由于；作为…的结果
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1234 COCA: 1626

consequence

noun

con·​se·​quence ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s How to pronounce consequence (audio)
-kwən(t)s
1
: a conclusion derived through logic : inference
… we can deduce … many consequences each of which can be tested by experiment. James Bryant Conant
2
: something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions
the economic consequences of the war
This refined taste is the consequence of education and habit. Joshua Reynolds
3
a
: importance with respect to power to produce an effect
a mistake of no consequence
a problem of grave international consequence
b
: social importance
a person of some consequence
4
: the appearance of importance
especially : self-importance
You will find his consequence very just and reasonable when you see him in his family. … He has a fine dignified manner, which suits the head of such a house … Jane Austen
Phrases
in consequence
: as a result

Synonyms

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importance, consequence, moment, weight, significance mean a quality or aspect having great worth or significance.

importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

Example Sentences

The slightest error can have serious consequences. What were the economic consequences of the war? The decrease in sales was a consequence of some bad publicity about the company. Some say many jobs will be lost as a consequence of the trade agreement. He weighed the consequences of making a career change. The style you choose is of no consequence. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Climate change is not only a consequence of energy consumption but also a major threat to its infrastructure. Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian officials said their biggest fear was that the IAEA visit would bless the safety protocols being followed at the plant, and by consequence seem to legitimize Russia’s occupying presence there. John Hudson, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian officials said their biggest fear was that the IAEA visit would bless the safety protocols being followed at the plant, and by consequence seem to legitimize Russia’s occupying presence there. John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2022 Another important consequence of a successful merge will be a reduction in the issuance of new Ether. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 The public health burden experienced by tea farmers, tea workers and their families— primarily women and children— has become the unintended consequence of Kenya’s economic dependence on the globally competitive commodity. Daphne Ewing-chow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Growth has been weakening largely as a consequence of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes, which are intended to cool the economy and tame high inflation. Paul Wiseman And Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 If by consequence the field’s authority continues to erode, non-clinicians may be increasingly inclined to determine on their own how best to take care of themselves and each other. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 But that’s not to say her visit was completely consequence-free, either. Andy Meek, BGR, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see consequent entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of consequence was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing consequence
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1234 COCA: 1626
consequence

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + CONSEQUENCE | CONSEQUENCE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤full全部結果➤unintended意外結果◇The Act could have certain unintended consequences.這項法案可能會帶來某些意外結果。➤far-reaching, important, profound, significant影響深遠的結果；重要結果；意義重大的結果◇a debate with potentially significant legal consequences可能造成重大法律影響的辯論➤adverse, bad, catastrophic, damaging, dangerous, deadly, deleterious (formal, especially NAmE) , devastating, dire, disastrous, fatal, grave, harmful, negative, serious, severe, terrible, tragic, unfortunate, unpleasant不利的／不好的／災難性的／破壞性的／危險的／致命的／有害的／毀滅性的／可怖的／悲慘的／性命攸關的／嚴重的／有害的／消極的／嚴峻的／嚴酷的／可怕的／悲劇性的／不幸的／不愉快的後果◇a new sonar system that could have deadly consequences for whales會對鯨魚產生致命後果的新聲吶系統◇The kidnappers threatened him with dire consequences if their demands were not met immediately.綁匪威脅他說，如果不立即滿足他們的要求會有很可怕的後果。◇There could be grave consequences for the economy.經濟可能遭受重創。➤beneficial, good, positive有益的／有利的／積極的結果▸➤main, major主要的後果▸➤direct, immediate直接的後果➤practical實際影響◇The practical consequences of his decision were considerable.他的決定有相當大的實際影響。➤indirect間接後果▸➤inevitable, necessary, unavoidable不可避免的後果；必然的結果◇This is a tragic yet unavoidable consequence of war.這是戰爭悲慘而又不可避免的後果。➤likely, possible, potential很可能的結果；可能的結果➤predictable可以想見的後果◇Freedom was denied to the vast majority, with the predictable consequence of widespread lawlessness.大多數人不能獲得自由，可以想見的結果就是普遍的目無法紀。➤unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen出乎意料的後果◇better planning to ensure that there are fewer unanticipated consequences確保減少意外後果的優化規劃➤logical, natural符合邏輯的／自然的結果▸➤long-term, short-term長期的／短期的結果▸➤ecological, economic, emotional, environmental, financial, legal, physical, physiological, political, social生態／經濟／情緒上的／環境／財政上的／法律／身體上的／生理上的／政治／社會影響◇to face up to the physical consequences of ageing直面衰老對身體的影響◇They help women cope with the emotional consequences of miscarriage.他們幫助女性應對流產對情緒的影響。➤health對健康的影響◇the links between dietary choices and health consequences飲食選擇和對健康的影響之間的關聯VERB + CONSEQUENCE➤have, lead to造成影響；導致後果◇The practice had far-reaching environmental consequences.這種做法對環境造成了深遠的影響。➤accept, bear, face (up to), suffer, take承擔／忍受／正視／遭受／承受後果◇You must accept the full consequences of your actions.你必須承擔你的行為所引發的全部後果。➤fear擔心後果◇They fear the consequences of rebellion.他們擔心叛亂的後果。➤assess, consider, examine, explore評估／考慮／探討／探究結果◇Her documentary examines the consequences of laws allowing reduced sentences for drug offenders.她的紀錄片探討了准許為涉毒案犯減刑的法律造成的後果。➤foresee, predict預見／預測後果◇They cannot predict the precise consequences of an increase in average temperature.他們無法精確預測平均溫度上升的後果。CONSEQUENCE + VERB➤arise, ensue, follow, occur, result後果出現；後果隨即發生；後果隨之而來；後果產生◇the important electoral consequences that will follow from this decision這個決定會給選舉帶來的重大影響◇the negative consequences resulting from previous alcohol and drug use先前飲酒和吸毒產生的不良後果PREPOSITION➤as a consequence因而；結果◇Hundreds of people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.這次合併直接導致數百人失去工作。➤in consequence (of) (law法律) 由於⋯的緣故◇The employer is liable for compensation payable in consequence of injury to one of its employees.由於對一名員工造成傷害，雇主有責任給予相應賠償。➤consequence for給⋯帶來的後果◇This could have serious consequences for the economy.這可能會給經濟帶來嚴重後果。➤consequence on對⋯造成的影響◇a gritty look at war and its consequences on human life對戰爭及其對生命的影響的勇敢審視PHRASES➤of (any) consequence有（任何）意義的◇I'd never done anything of consequence in my life.我一生中從未幹過什麼大事。◇Scorsese's first feature film of any consequence斯科塞斯第一部有分量的故事片➤of little consequence, of no consequence不重要的；無足輕重的◇The majority of these losses are of little consequence.這些損失大部份並不嚴重。◇Minor slips are of no consequence.小的差錯無傷大雅。➤of great consequence, of serious consequence極其重要的；舉足輕重的◇Matters of justice are of great consequence.司法問題舉足輕重。

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