consequence

結果、影響

行動や決定、出来事が原因となって起こること。

やさしい英語で： Something that happens because of an action, decision, or event.

• Every decision has a consequence.
• The delay was a consequence of bad weather.
• What are the possible consequences of this change?

使い方： a consequence of something (Higher prices were a consequence of the shortage.); as a consequence of something (She lost her job as a consequence of the closure.)

類義語： result, effect, outcome

反対語： cause

よく使う表現： consequence of something, as a consequence, direct consequence

悪影響、悪い結果

自分の行動から生じる、害のあることや不快な結果。

やさしい英語で： A harmful or unpleasant result of something you do.

• Your actions have consequences.
• He ignored the warning and suffered the consequences.
• Skipping meals can have serious consequences for your health.

使い方： consequences for someone/something (The mistake had serious consequences for the company.)

類義語： repercussion, negative effect

よく使う表現： face the consequence, serious consequence, negative consequence

重要性、重大さ

人や物事、出来事がどれほど重要であるか。

やさしい英語で： The importance of a person, thing, or event.

• The error was of little consequence.
• Nothing of consequence happened during the meeting.
• He considered himself a person of great consequence.

使い方： of little/no/great consequence (The color of the envelope is of no consequence.)

類義語： importance, significance, influence

反対語： insignificance

よく使う表現： of no consequence, of little consequence, of great consequence