/ˈkɒnsɪkwənt ||; ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛnt/adj (formal 正式) (only before a noun 只用于名词前) following as the result of sth else 因之而起的: The lack of rain and consequent poor harvests have led to food shortages. 由于缺乏雨水，以及随之而来的歉收，导致食物短缺。 ➔consequently adv She didn't work hard enough, and consequently failed the exam. 她不够努力，结果考试不及格。