consequence

/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

中文释义：结果；后果

The consequence of global warming is rising sea levels, which threaten coastal cities.

全球变暖的后果是海平面上升，威胁沿海城市。

He suffered serious consequences for his reckless driving.

他因鲁莽驾驶而承受了严重的后果。