Consequent means happening as a direct result of an event or situation.
例句
The warming of the Earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all...地球变暖以及随之而来的气候变化影响着我们所有人。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。
英汉词典释义
adj.
作为结果的, 随之发生的
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。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. following as an effect or result;
"the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness""the ensuant response to his appeal""the resultant savings were considerable""the health of the plants and the resulting flowers"