"consequences" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 后果
• 结果

Definition

Consequences 指某个行为、决定或事件带来的结果或影响。它们可以是好的、坏的，或者只是某件事之后发生的情况。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词常常带有负面含义，尤其是在 'face the consequences' 或 'serious consequences' 这类搭配中，但在较正式的语境里也可以表示中性或正面的结果。常见搭配有 'the consequences of'、'have consequences' 和 'unintended consequences'.

Examples

Every action has consequences.

每个行为都有**后果**。

He did not think about the consequences of lying.

他没有考虑撒谎的**后果**。

The storm had serious consequences for the town.

这场暴风雨给小镇带来了严重的**后果**。

If you keep skipping class, you'll have to deal with the consequences.

如果你继续逃课，你就得承担这些**后果**。

We didn't realize the decision would have such big consequences.

我们没有意识到这个决定会带来这么大的**后果**。

Sometimes the smallest choices lead to unexpected consequences.

有时候，最小的选择也会带来意想不到的**后果**。