consequence
UK ['kɒnt.sɪ.kwənts] US ['kɑ:nt-] noun countable
ESSENTIAL
■a result of a particular action or situation, often one which is bad or not convenient （常指不好或不利的）结果，后果•Not making a will can have serious consequences for the people you might wish to benefit.不立遗嘱可能会给你所希望受益的人带来严重后果。 •Scientists think it unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.科学家们认为实际上不太可能会有甚么物种因为石油泄漏而灭绝。 •I told the hairdresser to do what she wanted to my hair, and look at the consequences!我告诉理发师就按她的想法来弄我的头发好了，可看看结果！ •Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer/take (= accept and deal with) the consequences!好吧，要是你坚持吃这么多，你会自食其果的！ of little/no consequence (also not of any/much consequence)
■not important 不重要的；无足轻重的；无关紧要的•The money was of little consequence to Tony.这钱对于托尼来说无足轻重。 |