How do you use "therefore / consequently / as a result" in a sentence?

She studied hard. Therefore, she passed the exam. The roads were icy; consequently, there were many accidents. He missed the deadline. As a result, he lost the contract. The economy is weak. Therefore, unemployment is rising.

therefore / consequently / as a result

Q: What does "therefore / consequently / as a result" mean?

Showing cause and effect relationships These formal connectors introduce results or consequences. 'Therefore' shows logical conclusion. 'Consequently' and 'as a result' show the outcome of something. They typically start a new sentence or follow a semicolon.

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Meaning: Showing cause and effect relationships

表示因果关系

Mostrar relaciones de causa y efecto

因果関係を示す

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These formal connectors introduce results or consequences. 'Therefore' shows logical conclusion. 'Consequently' and 'as a result' show the outcome of something. They typically start a new sentence or follow a semicolon.

这些正式连接词引出结果或后果。'Therefore'表示逻辑结论。'Consequently'和'as a result'表示某事的结果。它们通常开始新句子或跟在分号后面。

Estos conectores formales introducen resultados o consecuencias. 'Therefore' muestra conclusión lógica. 'Consequently' y 'as a result' muestran el resultado de algo. Típicamente comienzan una nueva oración o siguen un punto y coma.

これらのフォーマルな接続詞は結果や結末を導入します。「Therefore」は論理的結論を示します。「Consequently」と「as a result」は何かの結果を示します。通常、新しい文を始めるか、セミコロンの後に来ます。

이 격식체 연결어들은 결과나 결론을 소개합니다. 'Therefore'는 논리적 결론을 나타냅니다. 'Consequently'와 'as a result'는 어떤 일의 결과를 나타냅니다. 이들은 보통 새로운 문장을 시작하거나 세미콜론 뒤에 옵니다.

Examples

She studied hard. Therefore, she passed the exam.
她努力学习了。因此，她通过了考试。
Estudió mucho. Por lo tanto, aprobó el examen.
彼女は一生懸命勉強しました。したがって、試験に合格しました。
그녀는 열심히 공부했다. 따라서 시험에 합격했다.
The roads were icy; consequently, there were many accidents.
路面结冰了；结果，发生了很多事故。
Las carreteras estaban heladas; en consecuencia, hubo muchos accidentes.
道路が凍結していました。その結果、多くの事故がありました。
도로가 얼어붙어 있었다. 그 결과, 많은 사고가 발생했다.
He missed the deadline. As a result, he lost the contract.
他错过了截止日期。结果，他失去了合同。
No cumplió con la fecha límite. Como resultado, perdió el contrato.
彼は締め切りに間に合いませんでした。その結果、契約を失いました。
그는 마감 기한을 놓쳤다. 그 결과, 계약을 잃었다.
The economy is weak. Therefore, unemployment is rising.
经济疲软。因此，失业率正在上升。
La economía está débil. Por lo tanto, el desempleo está aumentando.
経済が弱いです。そのため、失業率が上昇しています。
경제가 약하다. 그러므로 실업률이 상승하고 있다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: written, formal, academic

Tone: logical

✓ Do Say

The test was positive. Therefore, treatment began.
检测结果呈阳性。因此，开始了治疗。
La prueba fue positiva. Por lo tanto, comenzó el tratamiento.
検査は陽性でした。したがって、治療が始まりました。
검사 결과가 양성이었다. 따라서 치료가 시작되었다.
Costs increased; consequently, prices rose.
成本增加了；结果，价格上涨了。
Los costos aumentaron; en consecuencia, los precios subieron.
コストが増加しました；その結果、価格が上がりました。
비용이 증가했다. 그 결과, 가격이 올랐다.
He arrived late. As a result, he missed the beginning.
他迟到了。结果，他错过了开头。
Llegó tarde. Como resultado, se perdió el principio.
彼は遅刻しました。その結果、最初を見逃しました。
그는 늦게 도착했다. 그 결과, 시작 부분을 놓쳤다.
He was tired. Therefore, he went home.
他累了。因此，他回家了。
Estaba cansado. Por lo tanto, se fue a casa.
彼は疲れていました。そのため、家に帰りました。
그는 피곤했다. 그러므로 집에 갔다.
He was tired; therefore, he went home.
他累了；因此，他回家了。
Estaba cansado; por lo tanto, se fue a casa.
彼は疲れていました。そのため、家に帰りました。
그는 피곤했다; 그러므로 집에 갔다.

✗ Don't Say

He was tired, therefore he went home. (use period/semicolon)
He was tired, therefore he went home.（用句号/分号）
He was tired, therefore he went home. (usar punto/punto y coma)
He was tired, therefore he went home.（ピリオド/セミコロンを使う）
He was tired, therefore he went home.（마침표/세미콜론을 사용）
Therefore he was tired, he went home. (word order)
Therefore he was tired, he went home.（语序错误）
Therefore he was tired, he went home. (orden incorrecto)
Therefore he was tired, he went home.（語順が違う）
Therefore he was tired, he went home.（어순이 잘못됨）

Origin & History

Formal result connectors

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal