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consequences

UK //ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz//US //ˈkɑːnsɪkwensɪz//

词源

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”。

noun

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。)

同义词:results, outcomes, effects, repercussions, aftermath

常见短语

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。)