
好词典

源自拉丁语 'consequentia',由 'con-'(一起)和 'sequi'(跟随)组成,意为“跟随而来的事物”。
❶ 指某个行为或决定所导致的结果或影响,通常用于描述负面或重要的后续发展。
“If you don't study, you'll face the consequences of failing the exam.”
(如果你不学习,你将面临考试不及格的后果。)
“The company suffered severe financial consequences after the scandal.”
(丑闻发生后,公司遭受了严重的财务后果。)
face the consequences — 指必须承担自己行为所导致的负面结果,常用于警告或提醒某人。
“If you break the rules, you'll have to face the consequences.”
(如果你违反规则,你将不得不承担后果。)
suffer the consequences — 指因某种行为或决定而遭受不好的结果,强调被动承受。
“They suffered the consequences of their poor planning.”
(他们因计划不周而遭受了后果。)