consequence
US /ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/
UK /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
名詞
1.
後果, 結果
a result or effect of an action or condition
範例:
•
The drought had serious consequences for farmers.
乾旱給農民帶來了嚴重的後果。
•
He was prepared to face the consequences of his actions.
他準備好面對自己行為的後果。
2.
重要性, 意義
importance or relevance
範例:
•
The decision was of no great consequence.
這個決定沒有多大重要性。
•
Her opinion is of little consequence to me.
她的意見對我來說沒什麼影響。