单词 | consequent |
释义 | consequent /kɒnsɪkwənt/ (also less frequent consequential /kɒnsɪkwenʃl; name kɑːnsəkwenʃl/ ) (rather formal) (especially of a loss or change in sth that may cause problems) happening as a result of sth(尤指损失或变化)作为结果的,因而发生的◆the lowering of taxes and the consequent increase in spending减税与由此带动的消费增长◆the responsibilities consequent upon the arrival of a new child新生儿出世后随之而来的职责 ➡ see also consequence → result noun ▸ consequently adverb◆ (rather formal, written) she failed her exams and was consequently unable to start her studies at college.她考试不及格,因此无法进入大学学习。consequent/ˈkɒnsɪkwənt ||; ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛnt/adj (formal 正式) (only before a noun 只用于名词前) following as the result of sth else 因之而起的: ◇the lack of rain and consequent poor harvests have led to food shortages. 由于缺乏雨水,以及随之而来的歉收,导致食物短缺。 ➔consequently adv ◇she didn't work hard enough, and consequently failed the exam. 她不够努力,结果考试不及格。 consequent• ⇨ resulting/consequent |
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