consequence

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT The consequences of something are the results or effects of it. 結(jié)果; 后果
Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail. 她的律師說她明白自己行為的后果并準(zhǔn)備去坐牢。
2. PHRASE 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. 結(jié)果
His death was totally unexpected and, in consequence, no plans had been made for his replacement. 他的死純粹出乎意料，因此還沒有為他的替代人定出計(jì)劃。
Maternity services were to be reduced as a consequence of falling birth rates. 孕產(chǎn)服務(wù)因下降的出生率而將被削減。

The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness.
He left as a direct consequence of what she said.
The drought has had devastating consequences.
The government is trying to do more to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse .
He always makes snap decisions and never thinks about their consequences.