consequence學測 L4KK [ˈkɑnsəkwəns] ｜ /ˈkɑnsəkwəns/
結果；後果·重要性；重大影響·不良後果；代價
學測常考，一字三義項需辨清
One consequence of studying late every night is falling asleep during the exam.
熬夜讀書的後果之一，就是考試時忍不住打瞌睡。
一個畫面：骨牌接連倒下
推倒骨牌做出一個動作，觸發後面的反應
後果現形行動之後，結果才顯現出來
有輕有重有些後果無足輕重，有些相當嚴重
義項
熬夜後果B1noun結果；後果
The consequence of staying up all night was that he fell asleep at work the next day.
熬夜一整晚的後果，就是他隔天上班時打瞌睡。
as a consequencehave consequences
重要與否B2noun重要性；重大影響
To the coach, winning or losing was of little consequence; effort was what mattered.
對教練來說，輸贏沒什麼重要性，努力才是關鍵。
of consequenceof little consequence
翹課代價B1noun不良後果；代價
Skipping class regularly will have serious consequences, like failing the course.
經常翹課會有嚴重後果，例如被當掉。
suffer the consequencesserious consequences
片語
as a consequence順勢而來 →因此；作為結果
suffer the consequences自食惡果 →承擔不好的後果
of little consequence無足輕重 →不重要，無關緊要
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consequence 和 conscience 拼法相近，何者是「後果」？
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consequence
consequence 是後果，conscience 是良心，拼法相近。
'Winning the game was of little consequence to him.' 句中的 consequence 最接近：(A) 結果 (B) 重要性 (C) 代價
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(B)
of consequence 表重要性，此句非指結果或代價。
字族
consequently 因此；結果是