Word · Frequency #3023
consequently
因此；所以；结果
as a result; therefore
- 1.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
由于所给出的原因
- 2.
as a consequence
因此
由于所给出的原因；因此；所以
In use
It rained all day; consequently, the picnic was moved indoors.
She forgot her umbrella; consequently, she got wet on the way to school.
The train was delayed, and consequently we missed the start of the film.
consequently, he didn't do it
he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held
Consequently, [clause]
用于句首，表示结果。
Consequently, the project was delayed.
因此，项目被推迟了。
[Clause]; consequently, [clause]
分号连接两个分句，后一分句表示结果。
He missed the train; consequently, he was late for work.
他错过了火车；因此，他上班迟到了。
[Clause], and consequently [clause]
用 and 连接，consequently 引出结果。
She studied hard, and consequently passed the exam.
她努力学习，因此通过了考试。
Common mistakes
Consequently of the rain, the game was cancelled.Consequently, the game was cancelled because of the rain.
“consequently”是副词，不能像介词一样后接“of”。应单独使用并加逗号，或改为“because of”等介词短语。
The consequently problem needs to be addressed.The consequent problem needs to be addressed.
“consequently”是副词，不能修饰名词；修饰名词时需用形容词“consequent”。
Connections
Collocations
- consequently, the
- 因此，这
- Consequently, the plan was abandoned.因此，这个计划被放弃了。
- consequently, it
- 因此，它
- Consequently, it became clear that we needed more time.因此，很明显我们需要更多时间。
- consequently, there
- 因此，有
- Consequently, there were no other options.因此，没有其他选择了。
Pop culture & quotes
- Consequently, I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further.
- 因此，我要修改协议。祈祷我别再改下去了。He broke the promise, consequently, everyone lost trust.他违背了诺言，因此所有人都失去了信任。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：con（共同）+sequent（相继）+ly，表示相继发生的结果，即因此。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：formal writing、reasoning 通常用于书面语或正式推理中，表示因果关系。
Grammar Note
用于正式语境，表示逻辑结果
Pronunciation & Spelling
All four words share the spelling ending '-ly' and are pronounced with unstressed /li/, but they do not rhyme with 'consequently' or with each other because their stressed vowels differ. For example, 'consequently' (stressed /ɒ/ in 'con') vs 'actually' (stressed /æ/ in 'ac').
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.