consequence
US /ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/
UK /ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/
1.
后果, 结果
a result or effect of an action or condition
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The drought had serious consequences for farmers.
干旱给农民带来了严重的后果。
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He was prepared to face the consequences of his actions.
他准备好面对自己行为的后果。
2.
重要性, 意义
importance or relevance
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The decision was of no great consequence.
这个决定没有多大重要性。
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Her opinion is of little consequence to me.
她的意见对我来说没什么影响。