consequence/ˋkɑnsə͵kwɛns; ˈkɒnsəkwəns or ˈkɒnsIkwəns/n [C]1 something that happens as a result of something else 结果﹐后果: +of the environmental consequences of road building 筑路对环境的影响+for The policy will have serious consequences for Britain. 这项政策将给英国带来严重后果。The accident happened as a consequence of poor safety procedures. 这场事故是安全程序不完善导致的。see box at见 RESULT1 方框2 of little/no consequence formal not important【正式】无足轻重的: matters of little consequence 无足轻重之事