consequent

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++con·se·quent /ˈkɒnsəkwənt $ ˈkɑːn-/ AWL adjective [usually before noun] formal RESULThappening as a result of a particular event or situation 随之发生的，作为结果的 SYN resulting the rise in inflation and consequent fall in demand 通货膨胀的加剧和随之而来的需求下降 → subsequent

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consequent• With precise control both units can be set to operate on and off at the same setting with consequent better heat distribution.• Indeed this sensitivity and its consequent biphasic activity seem to be exceptional.• The drought and consequent famine struck most of the country.• The strange couplings and consequent hybrid styles or aesthetics it bred were multitudinous.• Constantly guarding their rather distant borders of self, they become emotionally disconnected, often enduring the consequent loneliness for a lifetime.• Researchers may be unaware of their uncritical acceptance of categories and consequent results.• The consequent retraining led to lower operating efficiencies on new products.• The consequent revaluations would cause mayhem, chaos and huge bills for those on the receiving end.• These are, however, necessary consequences of the division of labour and the consequent role of trust in social relationships.Origin consequent (1400-1500) French Latin, present participle of consequi, from com- ( → COM-) + sequi “to follow”