sequence 관용구

in consequence of

as a result of由于…原因
In consequence of the deep snow，school will not open today．由于雪很深，学校今天停课。
In consequence of your bad behaviour I'm forced to dismiss you．由于你行为不轨，我只好解雇你。

in consequence

Idiom(s): in consequence (of sth)

Theme: CONSEQUENCES

as a result of something; because of something.
• In consequence of the storm, there was no electricity.
• The wind blew down the wires. In consequence, we had no electricity.

in consequence|consequence

adv. phr. As a result; therefore; so. Jennie got up late, and in consequence she missed the bus. You studied hard, and in consequence you passed the test.

in consequence of|consequence

prep., formal As a result of. In consequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. In consequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was not punished.
Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF.

consequence

consequence
see in consequence; of consequence.

of consequence

of consequence
Important, as in For all matters of consequence we have to consult the board, or Only scientists of consequence have been invited to speak. This idiom was first recorded in 1489.