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consequential

UK //ˌkɒnsɪˈkwenʃ(ə)l//US //ˌkɑːnsɪˈkwenʃ(ə)l//

词源

源自拉丁语 consequentia(结果)+ -al(形容词后缀),17世纪进入英语。

adjective

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。)

同义词:resultant, significant, important, momentous, substantial

常见短语

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。)