consequence
英 ['kɒnsɪkw(ə)ns]
美['kɑnsəkwɛns]
- n. 结果；重要性；推论
英英释意
- 1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;
- "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
- "his decision had depressing consequences for business"
- "he acted very wise after the event"
- 2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual;
- "that result is of no consequence"
- 3. having important effects or influence;
- "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"
- "virtue is of more moment that security"