late 14c., in various senses now restricted to consequence, from Middle French conséquent "following, resulting," from Latin consequentem (nominative consequens); see consequence. Meaning "an event which follows another" is from 1610s. Mathematical sense is from 1560s. Related: Consequently.
权威例句
1. Overproduction and consequent low market prices for wine caused economic tremors.
葡萄酒生产过剩及由此造成的市价低迷引起了经济波动。
2. The changes in social work consequent upon reorganization have been considerable.
重组引起社会福利工作发生了重大变化。
3. the lowering of taxes and the consequent increase in spending
税收降低与随之引起的消费增长
4. This fall of prices is consequent on the rise in production.
这次价格下降是生产提高的结果.
5. His long illness and consequent absence put him far behind in his work.