词组 | consequence |
释义 | consequence AC /ˈkɒnsəkwəns, ˈkɒnsɪkwəns $ ˈkɑːnsə-kwens, ˈkɑːnsɪ-kwens/ noun something that happens as a result of something elseGrammarUsually pluraladjectivesserious consequences A nuclear accident would have serious consequences for the environment.important/major consequences Their decision had some important consequences.disastrous/dire consequences Rising temperatures could have disastrous consequences for agriculture.a negative/adverse consequence formal (=a bad effect on something) Heavy drinking has negative consequences for people’s health.unintended consequences Changing the voting system has had unintended consequences.the possible/likely consequences We need to think about the possible consequences of such an approach.an inevitable consequence (=that you cannot avoid) Ill health is not an inevitable consequence of old age.a direct consequence of sth The accident was a direct consequence of his actions.long-term consequences (=that last a long time, or appear after a long time) If you smoke, it may have long-term consequences for your health.far-reaching consequences (=important and affecting many things) New laws on tax will have far-reaching consequences.social/political/economic consequences A rise in food prices has political consequences.a natural/logical consequence Disappointment is a natural consequence of defeat.tragic consequences (=very sad, usually involving death) Someone dropped a burning cigarette, with tragic consequences.verbshave consequences (=cause problems) Taking financial risks can have serious consequences.face/suffer the consequences (=experience something bad as a result of what you have done) If you break the law, you have to face the consequences.accept/take the consequences I’m prepared to accept the consequences of my decision.think about/consider the consequences 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.consequences follow/arise (=happen as a result of something) If we fail to tackle the problem, serious consequences will arise.prepositionsa consequence of sth You need to think about the consequences of your actions.a consequence for sth There could be serious consequences for his future career.phrasesas a consequence (=used for saying what happens as a result of something) He ate nothing on the journey and, as a consequence, was starving when he arrived. |
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