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源自拉丁语 consequentia(结果)+ -al(形容词后缀),17世纪进入英语。
❶ 指某事作为结果或后果而发生的,强调因果关系。常用于描述由特定行为或事件引发的后续影响。
“The drought had consequential effects on the local economy.”
(干旱对当地经济产生了连锁影响。)
“Her resignation was consequential to the company's restructuring.”
(她的辞职是公司重组的结果。)
❶ 形容人或事物显得重要、有影响力,常带有正式或夸张的语气。
“He spoke in a consequential tone during the meeting.”
(他在会议上用一种煞有介事的语气发言。)
“She carried herself with a consequential air after the promotion.”
(升职后,她举手投足间带着一副了不起的样子。)
consequential damages — 法律术语,指因违约或侵权行为导致的间接损失,区别于直接损失。
“The court awarded compensation for consequential damages caused by the breach of contract.”
(法院判予赔偿因违约造成的间接损失。)
of no consequential importance — 表示某事完全不重要或无关紧要,属于正式表达方式。
“The typo in the report was of no consequential importance.”
(报告中的打字错误无关紧要。)