consequent UK ['kɒnt.sɪ.kwənt] US ['kɑ:nt-] (also consequential) adjective ■happening as a result of something 作为结果的;随之而来的;由此引起的•Our use of harmful chemicals and the consequent damage to the environment is a very serious matter.我们使用有害化学物品且因此对环境造成了破坏,这是件非常严重的事情。 |