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consequent

/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/

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noun

后件, 结果。

The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."

Examples :

"If the weather is good (P), then the picnic will be outdoors (Q). The consequent is "the picnic will be outdoors." "

如果天气好(P)，那么野餐就会在户外举行(Q)。这里的后件（结果）是“野餐会在户外举行”。

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noun

结果，后果

An event which follows another.

Examples :

"The heavy rain was the cause, and the flooding was its consequent. "

那场暴雨是起因，洪水是暴雨造成的后果。

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noun

后项

The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.

Examples :

"In the student-teacher ratio of 1:20, the number 20, representing the number of students, is the consequent. "

在师生比例1:20中，数字20代表学生人数，是这个比例的后项。

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adjective

结果的，随之发生的

Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

Examples :

"His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more."

他退休后有了更多的空闲时间，这使得他能够更多地旅行。(Tā tuìxiū hòu yǒu le gèng duō de kòngxián shíjiān, zhè shǐ de tā nénggòu gèng duō de lǚxíng.)

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adjective

结果的，随之发生的

Of or pertaining to consequences.

Examples :

"The child's temper tantrum and consequent disruption made it difficult for the family to enjoy their dinner at the restaurant. "

那个孩子发脾气，结果扰乱了秩序，使得一家人很难在餐馆好好享受晚餐。