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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

consequence ['kɔnsɪkwəns]
  1. 1. noun [c] (result) 后果
  2. 2. noun of consequence (importance) 重要性
    in consequence
    因而
    it's of little/no consequence
    这是无关紧要

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary (1 result)

consequence [ˈkɒnsɪkwəns]
  1. 1. noun[c] [Plural] 结局影响
    The long-term consequences of those decisions can be immense.
    这些决定长期影响将是巨大的
    His decision had depressing consequences for business.
    他的决策业务造成不良后果
  2. 2. noun[c] [Plural] 后果结果
    They will suffer the consequences in terms of their health.
    他们将在健康方面承担后果
  3. 3. noun[u] 重要性意义
    They met to discuss matters of great consequence.
    他们开会讨论重要意义事情
    That result is of no consequence.
    那项结果没有什么重要意义
    Decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself.
    产生重大影响决定都是总统本人做出的。

Macmillan Dictionary - Simpler Definitions (1 result)

consequence [ˈkɑnsəkwəns]
  1. 1. noun a result or effect of something

Example Search

In consequence, their acquaintance developed into long and profitable friendship.
他们由点头之交变成了长期互利的朋友关系。
it's of little/no consequence
这是无关紧要的
I believe progress is a consequence of hard work.
我相信进步是努力工作的成果。
His decision is of no consequence to me.
他的决定对我而言毫不重要。
This secret is of great consequence and it should be strictly confidential.
这个秘密事关重大,必须严格保密。
This forum invited physics scientists of consequence in the world.
这次论坛邀请了世界上有重要地位的物理学家。
He seems a man of consequence.
他好像是个重要人物。
I had no time to deliberate what the consequence would be.
我没时间仔细考虑结果会怎么样。
Low price is a consequence of economic failure.
经济衰退,所以物价低廉。

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