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    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++con·se·quence /ˈkɒnsəkwəns $ ˈkɑːnsə-kwens/ ●●○ W2 AWL noun  1  [countable]RESULT something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions 后果consequence of Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation. 许多人认为贫困是人口过多的直接后果。consequence for Our findings have far-reaching consequences for researchers. 我们的发现对研究人员具有深远的影响。with ... consequences He ate some poisonous mushrooms, with fatal consequences. 他吃了些毒蘑菇，引起了致命的后果。► see thesaurus at result2  as a consequence (of something)/in consequence (of something) formalSO/CONSEQUENTLY as a result of something 因此；因为（某事） Animals have died as a consequence of coming into contact with this chemical. 已经有动物因为接触了这种化学物而死亡。 She was over the age limit and, in consequence, her application was rejected. 她已经超过了年龄限制，因此她的申请被拒绝了。3  of little/no/any etc consequence formalUNIMPORTANT not very important or valuable 不重要的，无足轻重的of little/no/any etc consequence to Your opinion is of little consequence to me. 你的意见对我而言不重要。 I don’t suppose it is of any consequence now. 现在我觉得这事一点都无所谓了。 COLLOCATIONSverbsbe a consequence of something 是某事的后果Low energy may be a consequence of sleeping badly. 精力不足可能是睡眠质量差的后果。have consequences 产生后果Taking financial risks can have serious consequences. 冒金融风险可能会产生严重的后果。accept/take the consequences (=understand and deal with them) 承担后果I’m prepared to accept the consequences of my decision. 我作的决定，我愿意承担后果。face/suffer the consequences (=accept the bad results of something you have done) 面对后果He broke the law, and he will have to face the consequences. 他违反了法律，必须面对后果。consequences follow (=happen) 产生后果Once the decision has been made, consequences follow. 一旦作出决定，就会产生后果。consider the consequences (=think what might happen as a result of something) 考虑后果nShe jumped into the river without considering the consequences.escape the consequences (=avoid them) 逃避后果nI knew I’d made a mistake and that I couldn’t escape the consequences.adjectivesthe possible/likely consequences 可能的后果What are the likely consequences of these changes? 这些变化可能会产生哪些后果？an inevitable consequence (=that you cannot avoid) 不可避免的后果Loss of mobility is not an inevitable consequence of old age. 丧失行动能力并不是年老后不可避免的结果。serious consequences (=bad and important) 严重后果Too much fishing in these seas has had serious consequences. 这些海域的过度捕捞已造成严重后果。disastrous/dire consequences (=very bad and damaging) 灾难性的／极其严重的后果If temperatures continue to rise, it could have disastrous consequences for agriculture. 如果气温继续上升，可能会给农业带来灾难性的影响。nan important consequenceThis discovery was an important consequence of his research.social/political/economic consequences 社会/政治/经济影响nThe rise in food prices has had enormous economic and political consequences.a direct consequence of something (=a consequence directly caused by something) 某事物的直接影响nThe spread of information has been a direct consequence of the Internet.a natural/logical consequence (=that naturally/logically follows something) 自然结果/逻辑结果nObviously disappointment is a natural consequence of defeat.a negative consequence (=a bad or unpleasant result) 不良后果nthe negative consequences of drinking too much alcoholan adverse/unfortunate consequence (=that affects your life, a situation etc badly) 不利/不幸后果nDivorce often has unfortunate consequences for children.tragic consequences (=very sad, usually involving death) 悲剧性后果nSomeone dropped a burning cigarette, with tragic consequences.far-reaching consequences (=important and affecting many things) 深远的影响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) 长期后果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.
    con·se·quence noun →COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
    a Corpus that something result happens a particular as of


    consequence
    con‧se‧quence S3 W2 AC /ˈkɒnsəkwəns, ˈkɒnsɪkwəns $ ˈkɑːnsə-kwens/ noun
     Word Family: adverb: consequently, inconsequentially; adjective: consequent, consequential ≠ inconsequential; noun: consequence
    1. [countable] something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
        consequence of
        Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
        consequence for
        Our findings have far-reaching consequences for researchers.
        with ... consequences
        He ate some poisonous mushrooms, with fatal consequences.
    2. as a consequence (of something)/in consequence (of something) formal as a result of something:
        Animals have died as a consequence of coming into contact with this chemical.
        She was over the age limit and, in consequence, her application was rejected.
    3. of little/no/any etc consequence formal not very important or valuable
        of little/no/any etc consequence to
        Your opinion is of little consequence to me.
        I don’t suppose it is of any consequence now.
         
    COLLOCATIONS
    ■ verbs
       ▪ be a consequence of something Low energy may be a consequence of sleeping badly.
       ▪ have consequences Taking financial risks can have serious consequences.
       ▪ accept/take the consequences (=understand and deal with them) I’m prepared to accept the consequences of my decision.
       ▪ face/suffer the consequences (=accept the bad results of something you have done) He broke the law, and he will have to face the consequences.
       ▪ consequences follow (=happen) Once the decision has been made, consequences follow.
       ▪ consider the consequences (=think what might happen as a result of something) She jumped into the river without considering the consequences.
       ▪ escape the consequences (=avoid them) I knew I’d made a mistake and that I couldn’t escape the consequences.
    ■ adjectives
       ▪ the possible/likely consequences What are the likely consequences of these changes?
       ▪ an inevitable consequence (=that you cannot avoid) Loss of mobility is not an inevitable consequence of old age.
       ▪ serious consequences (=bad and important) Too much fishing in these seas has had serious consequences.
       ▪ disastrous/dire consequences (=very bad and damaging) If temperatures continue to rise, it could have disastrous consequences for agriculture.
       ▪ an important consequence This discovery was an important consequence of his research.
       ▪ social/political/economic consequences The rise in food prices has had enormous economic and political consequences.
       ▪ a direct consequence of something (=a consequence directly caused by something) The spread of information has been a direct consequence of the Internet.
       ▪ a natural/logical consequence (=that naturally/logically follows something) Obviously disappointment is a natural consequence of defeat.
       ▪ a negative consequence (=a bad or unpleasant result) the negative consequences of drinking too much alcohol
       ▪ an adverse/unfortunate consequence (=that affects your life, a situation etc badly) Divorce often has unfortunate consequences for children.
       ▪ tragic consequences (=very sad, usually involving death) Someone dropped a burning cigarette, with tragic consequences.
       ▪ far-reaching consequences (=important and affecting many things) The new law is sure to have far-reaching consequences.
       ▪ long-term consequences (=results that last a long time, or appear after a long time) If you smoke it may have long-term consequences.
         
    THESAURUS
       ▪ result something that happens because of something else: The fire at the house was the result of a dropped cigarette. | Many people find that herbal remedies produce a good result.
       ▪ consequence something important that happens as the result of a decision or action: Global warming will have serious consequences for the environment. | Rising prices are the inevitable consequence of the grain shortage.
       ▪ repercussions the bad effects that happen later as a result of an event, often a long time afterwards: The economic crisis in the US is likely to have serious repercussions for the rest of the world. | The scandal could have major repercussions for his career.
       ▪ outcome the final result of a meeting, election, war etc: The final outcome of the election remained in doubt for several days. | So, what is the likely outcome for Spain?
       ▪ the upshot the final result of a situation, especially when this was unexpected: The upshot of all this was that the trial had to be delayed.
       ▪ the fruits of something literary the things that have been achieved as a result of someone’s efforts – used especially in the following phrases: He did not live to see the fruits of his labours. | They can now enjoy the fruits of their success.


    🔑 con·se·quence AW BrE /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkɑːnsəkwens/ 🔊 noun🔑 [countable] ~ (of sth) (for sb/sth) a result of sth that has happened 结果；后果◆This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. 这项决定可能对该行业造成严重后果。🔊🔊◆Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. 合并一事直接导致二百人失去了工作。🔊🔊◆He drove too fast with tragic consequences. 他开车太快，结果酿成惨剧。🔊🔊◆to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions自食其果；面对／承担自己行为的后果<titled tranID="24" status="1">result</titled> consequence ◇ outcome ◇ repercussion

    These are all words for a thing that is caused because of sth else. 以上各词均表示后果、结果。

    • result a thing that is caused or produced by sth else 指后果、结果：◆She died as a result of her injuries. 她因伤死亡。◆This book is the result of 25 years of research. 这本书是 25 年研究的结晶。
    • consequence (rather formal) a result of sth that has happened, especially a bad result 尤指不好的结果、后果：◆This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. 这项决定可能对该行业造成严重后果。 NOTE Consequences is used most frequently to talk about possible negative results of an action. It is commonly used with such words as adverse, dire, disastrous, fatal, harmful, negative, serious, tragic and unfortunate. Even when there is no adjective, consequences often suggests negative results. * consequence 最常用以指某种行为可能产生的负面结果，常与 adverse、dire、disastrous、fatal、harmful、negative、serious、tragic、unfortunate 等词连用。即使没有形容词修饰，consequence 也常含负面结果之义。
    • outcome the result of an action or process 指行动或过程的结果、效果：◆We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations. 我们在等待谈判的最终结果。

    result or outcome? 用 result 还是 outcome？

    Result is often used to talk about things that are caused directly by sth else. * result 常指由另一事物直接导致的结果：◆Aggression is often the result of fear. 好斗情绪通常是恐惧所致。 Outcome is more often used to talk about what happens at the end of a process when the exact relation of cause and effect is less clear. * outcome 较常指某一过程完结时的结果，此时，原因和结果之间的确切关系已不太明显：◆Aggression is often the outcome of fear. Result is often used after an event to talk about what happened. Outcome is often used before an action or process to talk about what is likely to happen. * result 通常是在事情过去之后谈及其结果，outcome 通常是在行动或过程之前谈及其可能产生的结果。

    • repercussion (rather formal) an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards 指一段时间后出现的间接的影响，通常指不良反响、恶果

    Patterns

    • to have consequences/repercussions for sb/sth
    • with the result/consequence/outcome that…
    • a(n)/the possible result/consequences/outcome/repercussions
    • a(n)/the likely/inevitable result/consequences/outcome
    • (a/an) negative results/consequences/outcome/repercussions
    • far-reaching/serious results/consequences/repercussions
    • to have a result/consequences/an outcome/repercussions
    <titled tranID="8" status="1">consequently</titled>

    Describing the effect of something 描述某事的影响

    • ◆ One consequence of changes in diet over recent years has been a dramatic increase in cases of childhood obesity. 近年来饮食变化带来的一个结果是儿童肥胖人数急剧上升。
    • ◆Many parents today do not have time to cook healthy meals for their children. Consequently / As a consequence, many children grow up eating too much junk food. 现在许多家长没有时间给孩子做健康的饭菜，结果造成许多孩子在成长过程中吃过多的垃圾食品。
    • ◆Many children spend their free time watching TV instead of playing outside. As a result, more and more of them are becoming overweight. 许多孩子把他们的闲暇时间都花在看电视上，而不是进行户外活动，从而导致越来越多的孩子变得肥胖。
    • ◆Last year junk food was banned in schools. The effect of this has been to create a black market in the playground, with pupils bringing sweets from home to sell to other pupils. 去年学校禁售垃圾食品，结果是学校操场上出现了垃圾食品的黑市交易，有的学生把从家里带来的甜食卖给其他学生。
     ➡ note at affect ➡ language bank at because of, cause, therefore     [uncountable] (formal) importance 重要性◆Don't worry. It's of no consequence. 别担心，这无关紧要。🔊🔊    ●in consequence (of sth)(formal) as a result of sth 由于；作为…的结果◆The child was born deformed in consequence of an injury to the mother. 由于母亲受过伤，这小孩生下来是畸形的。