Word · Frequency #6594
consequent
随之发生的；作为结果的
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect; relating to consequences.
- 1.
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
作为结果、推论或自然效应的
- 2.
Of or pertaining to consequences.
与结果有关的
- 3.
Of a stream, having a course determined by the slope it formed on.
指河流,其流向由其形成的坡度决定
顺向的；作为结果、推论或自然效应的；与结果有关的；指河流,其流向由其形成的坡度决定；作为结果的
In use
The heavy rain and consequent flooding caused widespread damage.
His lack of preparation and consequent failure in the exam disappointed his parents.
The economic downturn and consequent job losses affected many families.
be consequent on/upon sth
表示因果关系，通常用于正式文体。
The rise in prices was consequent on the increase in demand.
物价上涨是需求增加的结果。
consequent + noun
consequent直接修饰名词，意为“随之发生的”。
We must face the consequent challenges.
我们必须面对随之而来的挑战。
consequent to sth
consequent to 表示“根据/因…而”，常见于书面语。
Connections
Collocations
- consequent upon
- 随之而来的
- The flooding was consequent upon heavy rainfall.洪水是暴雨随之而来的结果。
- consequent damage
- 随之造成的损害
- The consequent damage required extensive repairs.随之造成的损害需要大规模修复。
- consequent changes
- 随之而来的变化
- The reform led to consequent changes in the system.改革导致了该体系随之而来的变化。
- consequent loss
- 随之而来的损失
- The company suffered a consequent loss in revenue.该公司遭受了随之而来的收入损失。
- consequent increase
- 随之而来的增加
- The rise in demand caused a consequent increase in prices.需求的上升导致了价格的随之上涨。
- consequent effect
Learner notes
Memory Tip
由consequence（结果）去掉ce，记住consequent意为‘作为结果的’。
Context & Register
通常用于正式、学术或逻辑推理语境，表示“作为结果的”或“合乎逻辑的”。常见于学术论文、法律文件、哲学讨论等。多用于书面语。
Grammar Note
常用于正式或学术语境，后接介词on/upon。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the spelling ending -quent but do not rhyme with consequent because their stressed vowels differ (e.g., /ˈfriː/, /ˈsʌb/, /ˈelə/ vs /ˈkɒn/).
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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