1620s, from consequent (Latin consequentia) + -al (1). Meaning "pregnant with consequences, important" is recorded from 1728. Related: Consequentially (c. 1600).
实用例句
1. From a medical standpoint a week is usually not a consequential delay.
从医学的角度来看，耽误一个星期通常并无大碍。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This new transformation is at least as consequential as that one was.
这一新的转变至少和那次一样重要。
来自柯林斯例句
3. retirement and the consequential reduction in income
退休与随之而来的收入减少
来自《权威词典》
4. The actual estimate for extra staff and consequential costs such as accommodation was an annual £9.18m.
额外聘请员工以及随之发生的食宿费用等实际估算下来为每年918万英镑。
来自柯林斯例句
5. Jeanie followed her consequential conductor towards the rectory.