英语释义
1. a conclusion derived through logic inference
… we can deduce … many consequences each of which can be tested by experiment.
— James Bryant Conant
2. something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions
the economic consequences of the war This refined taste is the consequence of education and habit.
— Joshua Reynolds
3. importance with respect to power to produce an effect
a mistake of no consequence a problem of grave international consequence
4. social importance
a person of some consequence
5. the appearance of importance especially self-importance
You will find his consequence very just and reasonable when you see him in his family. … He has a fine dignified manner, which suits the head of such a house …
— Jane Austen
6. as a result
7. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
8. importance or value
9. something produced by a cause or following from a condition
Her fear of stairs is a consequence of her fall.
10. real importance
His promotion is of no consequence to me.