consequence
gb/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ us/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
B1
Engelsk
~ 1300
következmény, jelentőség, fontosság
NAVNEORD
B1
1
következmény
B1
Brugsmønster:
[something] is a consequence of [something]
The accident was a direct consequence of careless driving.
A baleset a figyelmetlen vezetés közvetlen következménye volt.
Failing the exam was the consequence of not studying.
A vizsga sikertelensége annak a következménye volt, hogy nem tanult.
Global warming is a consequence of increased greenhouse gas emissions.
His injury was an inevitable consequence of the dangerous sport.
The new law had unintended consequences for small businesses.
Læringseksempler
The fire was a consequence of the storm.
A tűz a vihar következménye volt.
Her illness is a consequence of not eating well.
A betegsége annak a következménye, hogy nem táplálkozott megfelelően.
Losing the game was a consequence of poor teamwork.
He lost his job as a consequence of being late every day.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consequence' with 'cause'. Remember, 'consequence' is the effect, not what makes it happen.
Betydning
a result or effect
Ordforbindelser
serious consequence
|natural consequence
|direct consequence
|face the consequences
|as a consequence
Synonymer
result (More general and commonly used in everyday speech; 'consequence' can imply significance or seriousness.)
|
outcome (Often used in contexts involving decisions or processes; slightly more formal.)
Antonymer
cause (Refers to what produces an effect, rather than the effect itself.)
Temaer
daily life
|logic
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that happens because of what someone does or what happens before.
A result or outcome that follows from an action, decision, or situation.
NAVNEORD
B2
FORMAL
2
jelentőség
B1
fontosság
A2
Brugsmønster:
of (great/little) consequence
The decision is of great consequence to the future of the company.
A döntésnek nagy jelentősége van a vállalat jövője szempontjából.
These details are of little consequence to the main argument.
Ezeknek a részleteknek kevés jelentőségük van a fő érvelés szempontjából.
Matters of consequence should be handled with care.
His opinion was of no consequence in the final decision.
Læringseksempler
This rule is of great consequence.
Ennek a szabálynak nagy jelentősége van.
That fact is of little consequence to me.
Ennek a ténynek számomra kevés jelentősége van.
Her words are of no consequence here.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may try to use this meaning in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal.
Betydning
importance or significance
Ordforbindelser
of great consequence
|of little consequence
|matters of consequence
Synonymer
significance (Often interchangeable but 'significance' is more common in both formal and informal contexts.)
Antonymer
insignificance (Means having no importance or relevance.)
Temaer
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How important or serious something is.
The importance or relevance of something in a particular context.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
consequence
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
US/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
Stavelser og tryk
con - sequence (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: consequence
- Plural: consequence, consequences
Ordfamilie
Forms
consequences
noun
Core family
consequently
adverb B2
Related words
consequential
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
inconsequential
adjective
Advanced or less common
consequent
adjective C1
Udtryk
as a consequence
1/ˈæz ə kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
as a result
Used to say that something happened because of something else just mentioned.
Eksempler
- She forgot her passport. As a consequence, she missed her flight.
- It rained heavily all night. As a consequence, the match was postponed.
face the consequences
1/fˈeɪs ðə kˈɑnsəkwˌɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
accept negative results
To deal with bad results because of what you did.
Eksempler
- If you break the law, you must face the consequences.
- He knew he had made a mistake and was ready to face the consequences.
of great consequence
1/əv ɡɹˈeɪt kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
formal
very important
Very important or having a big effect.
Eksempler
- The discovery is of great consequence for medical research.
- Her decision was of great consequence for the team.
of little consequence
1/əv lˈɪtəl kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
formal
not important
Not important or not having much effect.
Eksempler
- The delay was of little consequence to the overall schedule.
- His comments were of little consequence in the discussion.