n. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
n. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
n. having important effects or influence
n. 结果, 重要性
[法] 结果, 后果, 推断
1. The consequence of skipping school is often failing grades.
逃课的后果通常是成绩不及格。
2. She did not realize the consequence of her actions until it was too late.
她直到为时已晚才意识到自己行为的后果。
3. Every decision we make can have a consequence, big or small.
我们所做的每一个决定都可能有后果，不论大小。