How do you use "consequence" in a sentence?

As a consequence of his carelessness, he lost his job. You must accept the consequences of your decisions. The delay was of little consequence to the overall project.

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Q: What does "consequence" mean?

A result or effect of an action or situation A consequence is a result or effect of an action or situation. It often implies a negative outcome, though it can be neutral. The phrase 'as a consequence' means 'as a result,' while 'of little consequence' means unimportant. 'Face the consequences' means accepting the results of one's actions.

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Significado: A result or effect of an action or situation

后果，结果，重要性

consecuencia, resultado, importancia

結果、影響、重要性

결과, 영향, 중요성

A consequence is a result or effect of an action or situation. It often implies a negative outcome, though it can be neutral. The phrase 'as a consequence' means 'as a result,' while 'of little consequence' means unimportant. 'Face the consequences' means accepting the results of one's actions.

「consequence」是指行动或情况的结果或影响。它通常暗示负面结果，但也可以是中性的。「as a consequence」意为「因此」，而「of little consequence」意为「不重要」。「face the consequences」意为接受自己行为的后果。

Una «consequence» es un resultado o efecto de una acción o situación. A menudo implica un resultado negativo, aunque puede ser neutral. La frase «as a consequence» significa «como resultado», mientras que «of little consequence» significa poco importante. «Face the consequences» significa aceptar los resultados de las propias acciones.

「consequence」は、行動や状況の結果や影響を意味します。否定的な結果を示唆することが多いですが、中立的な場合もあります。「as a consequence」は「その結果として」を意味し、「of little consequence」は「重要でない」を意味します。「face the consequences」は自分の行動の結果を受け入れることを意味します。

Consequence는 행동이나 상황의 결과 또는 영향입니다. 부정적인 결과를 암시하는 경우가 많지만 중립적일 수도 있습니다. 'As a consequence'는 '그 결과'를, 'of little consequence'는 '중요하지 않은'을 뜻합니다. 'Face the consequences'는 자신의 행동에 대한 결과를 받아들이는 것을 의미합니다.

Ejemplos

As a consequence of his carelessness, he lost his job.
由于他的粗心，他失去了工作。
Como consecuencia de su descuido, perdió su trabajo.
彼の不注意の結果、彼は仕事を失いました。
그의 부주의의 결과로 그는 직장을 잃었습니다.
You must accept the consequences of your decisions.
你必须接受你决定的后果。
Debes aceptar las consecuencias de tus decisiones.
あなたは自分の決定の結果を受け入れなければなりません。
자신의 결정에 대한 결과를 받아들여야 합니다.
The delay was of little consequence to the overall project.
这次延误对整个项目来说无关紧要。
El retraso fue de poca consecuencia para el proyecto general.
その遅れはプロジェクト全体にとってほとんど重要ではありませんでした。
그 지연은 전체 프로젝트에 거의 영향이 없었습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'consequentia' meaning 'a following after', from 'consequi' (to follow closely), from 'con-' (with) and 'sequi' (to follow). Related to 'sequence', 'subsequent', and 'prosecute'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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