/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns; US -kwens ||; ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛns/noun1 [C] something that happens or follows as a result of sth else 结果；后果；影响: Many people may lose their jobs as a consequence of recent poor sales. 由于销售不景气，许多人可能会失业。
2 [U] (formal 正式) importance 重要性: It is of no consequence. 这倒无关紧要。