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consequence
n
1 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
thing that is a result or an effect of sth else 结果; 後果; 影响
Her investment had disastrous consequences
she lost everything she owned. 她的投资结果很惨, 血本无归.
be ready to take/suffer/bear the consequences of one´s actions, ie accept the bad things which happen as a result 准备承担自己行动的後果
recent developments which could have far-reaching consequences for the country´s economy 最近的事态变化, 能够对国家的经济产生深远影响.
2 [U] (fml 文) importance 重要性
It is of no consequence. 这无关紧要.
He may be a man of consequence (ie an important man or man of high rank) in his own country, but he´s nobody here. 他在自己的国家中尽管举足轻重, 但在此地却毫不显眼.
3 (idm 习语) in consequence (of sth) (infml 口) as a result (of sth) 由於（某事物）的缘故; 因而
She was found guilty, and lost her job in consequence (of it). 她被判有罪, 因而失去了工作.
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