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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1234 COCA: 1626

consequence

Word family 
con·se·quence /ˈkɒnsəkwəns $ ˈkɑːnsə-kwens/ ●●○ W2 AWL noun
1  [countableC]RESULT something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions 後果
consequence of
Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
許多人認爲貧困是人口過多的直接後果。
consequence for
Our findings have far-reaching consequences for researchers.
我們的發現對研究人員具有深遠的影響。
with ... consequences
He ate some poisonous mushrooms, with fatal consequences.
他吃了些毒蘑菇，引起了致命的後果。
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2  as a consequence (of something)/in consequence (of something) formalSO/CONSEQUENTLY as a result of something 因此；因爲（某事）
Animals have died as a consequence of coming into contact with this chemical.
已經有動物因爲接觸了這種化學物而死亡。
She was over the age limit and, in consequence, her application was rejected.
她已經超過了年齡限制，因此她的申請被拒絕了。
3  of little/no/any etc consequence formalUNIMPORTANT not very important or valuable 不重要的，無足輕重的
of little/no/any etc consequence to
Your opinion is of little consequence to me.
你的意見對我而言不重要。
I don’t suppose it is of any consequence now.
現在我覺得這事一點都無所謂了。
Examples from the Corpus
consequence to• Such faults as can be detected are of little consequence to the average kite-maker.• Because President Clinton is seeking re-election, the date is of little consequence to Democrats.• This is of little consequence to those of you who follow the San Francisco 49ers with the requisite devotion.• It changed hands again several times but its subsequent history is of no consequence to this narrative.• Does it enhance or threaten our security or is it of no consequence to us?
 COLLOCATIONS
verbs
be a consequence of something 是某事的後果
Low energy may be a consequence of sleeping badly.
精力不足可能是睡眠質量差的後果。
have consequences 産生後果
Taking financial risks can have serious consequences.
冒金融風險可能會産生嚴重的後果。
accept/take the consequences (=understand and deal with them) 承擔後果
I’m prepared to accept the consequences of my decision.
我作的決定，我願意承擔後果。
face/suffer the consequences (=accept the bad results of something you have done) 面對後果
He broke the law, and he will have to face the consequences.
他違反了法律，必須面對後果。
consequences follow (=happen) 産生後果
Once the decision has been made, consequences follow.
一旦作出決定，就會産生後果。
consider the consequences (=think what might happen as a result of something) 考慮後果
nShe jumped into the river without considering the consequences.
escape the consequences (=avoid them) 逃避後果
nI knew I’d made a mistake and that I couldn’t escape the consequences.
adjectives
the possible/likely consequences 可能的後果
What are the likely consequences of these changes?
這些變化可能會産生哪些後果？
an inevitable consequence (=that you cannot avoid) 不可避免的後果
Loss of mobility is not an inevitable consequence of old age.
喪失行動能力並不是年老後不可避免的結果。
serious consequences (=bad and important) 嚴重後果
Too much fishing in these seas has had serious consequences.
這些海域的過度捕撈已造成嚴重後果。
disastrous/dire consequences (=very bad and damaging) 災難性的／極其嚴重的後果
If temperatures continue to rise, it could have disastrous consequences for agriculture.
如果氣溫繼續上升，可能會給農業帶來災難性的影響。
nan important consequence
This discovery was an important consequence of his research.
social/political/economic consequences 社會/政治/經濟影響
nThe rise in food prices has had enormous economic and political consequences.
a direct consequence of something (=a consequence directly caused by something) 某事物的直接影響
nThe spread of information has been a direct consequence of the Internet.
a natural/logical consequence (=that naturally/logically follows something) 自然結果/邏輯結果
nObviously disappointment is a natural consequence of defeat.
a negative consequence (=a bad or unpleasant result) 不良後果
nthe negative consequences of drinking too much alcohol
an adverse/unfortunate consequence (=that affects your life, a situation etc badly) 不利/不幸後果
nDivorce often has unfortunate consequences for children.
tragic consequences (=very sad, usually involving death) 悲劇性後果
nSomeone dropped a burning cigarette, with tragic consequences.
far-reaching consequences (=important and affecting many things) 深遠的影響
nThe new law is sure to have far-reaching consequences.
long-term consequences (=results that last a long time, or appear after a long time) 長期後果
nIf you smoke it may have long-term consequences.
Examples from the Corpus
consequence• The outcome of the election is, at least in simple majority systems, a direct arithmetic consequence of the individual votes cast.• Safety procedures had been ignored, with disastrous consequences.• It is important to bear in mind that these financial consequences have, until very recently, remained largely hidden.• One consequence was to usher in a period of marked discretion in personal expenditure.• If river levels continue to rise, it will have very serious consequences for many people's homes.• This form of destitution in the midst of plenty is not only morally obscene; it has social consequences which affect everyone.• Except the consequences are completely predictable.• People who run up big debts eventually have to face the consequences.• This was her final act of spite, to take the piece and leave Paige to face the consequences.• We are very much aware of the consequences our actions will have.• After the closing of its distribution centers led to organizational disaster, the firm did its best to minimize these consequences.• Ignoring safety procedures can have potentially tragic consequences.• Pain and illness are sometimes thought to be the unavoidable consequences of growing old.
with ... consequences• They have already been persuaded that an injustice has been done, and they have had to cope with the consequences.• S 92 deals with the consequences of contravening the pre-emption rights the Act confers.• The electric light was an invention with profound existential consequences.• We live with its consequences today.• The Astropath must suddenly appear to be possessed - with lethal consequences.• We also know that impacts very much larger than a gigaton are possible, with devastating consequences.• They may catch other infections such as measles or chicken-pox, with serious consequences due to their deficient immune system.• What is significant is that vast organizational conglomerates suddenly found themselves saddled with the consequences of years of exclusionary and inbred policies.

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