Word · Frequency #6594
consequent
随之发生的；作为结果的
核心释义
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect; relating to consequences.
- 1.
作为结果、推论或自然效应的
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
- 2.
与结果有关的
Of or pertaining to consequences.
- 3.
指河流,其流向由其形成的坡度决定
Of a stream, having a course determined by the slope it formed on.
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
用法In use
The heavy rain and consequent flooding caused widespread damage.
用法提示：consequent 作形容词，修饰 flooding，表示结果关系。
His lack of preparation and consequent failure in the exam disappointed his parents.
用法提示：consequent 作形容词，修饰 failure，表示由缺乏准备导致的结果。
The economic downturn and consequent job losses affected many families.
用法提示：consequent 作形容词，修饰 job losses，表示作为经济衰退的结果。
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”。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
由consequence（结果）去掉ce，记住consequent意为‘作为结果的’。
语境与语域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。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于正式或学术语境，后接介词on/upon。
发音与拼写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/).
用法优先级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。
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