"consequences" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 後果
• 結果

Definition

Consequences 指某個行為、決定或事件帶來的結果或影響。它們可以是好的、壞的，或者只是某件事之後發生的情況。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個詞常常帶有負面含義，尤其是在 'face the consequences' 或 'serious consequences' 這類搭配中，但在較正式的語境裡也可以表示中性或正面的結果。常見搭配有 'the consequences of'、'have consequences' 和 'unintended consequences'.

Examples

Every action has consequences.

每個行為都有**後果**。

He did not think about the consequences of lying.

他沒有考慮說謊的**後果**。

The storm had serious consequences for the town.

這場暴風雨給小鎮帶來了嚴重的**後果**。

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

如果你繼續翹課，你就得承擔這些**後果**。

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

我們沒有意識到這個決定會帶來這麼大的**後果**。

Sometimes the smallest choices lead to unexpected consequences.

有時候，最小的選擇也會帶來意想不到的**後果**。