consequent /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/ adjective Learner's definition of CONSEQUENT
always used before a noun somewhat formal
: happening as a result of a particular action or set of conditions随之发生的;作为结果的 -
Weather forecasters predict heavy rains and consequent flooding.天气预报员预报有大雨和由此引发的洪水。
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Falling sales and a consequent loss of profits forced the company to lay off more workers.销售额下滑和由此产生的利润减少迫使公司解雇了更多员工。
— consequently
/ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/ adverb