结果由原因引起，并说明事件带来的影响。

理解要点

Consequently 引出结果，常位于新句句首并后接逗号，也可用在分号之后。

例句

  • The bridge was damaged. Consequently, the train stopped.桥梁受损，因此火车停了下来。
  • The soil was dry; consequently, the seeds grew slowly.土壤干燥，因此种子长得很慢。
  • The chef ran out of flour and consequently changed the menu.厨师的面粉用完了，因此更改了菜单。
  • The museum extended its hours. Consequently, more visitors came.博物馆延长了开放时间，因此来了更多游客。
  • The battery failed; consequently, the alarm did not ring.电池失灵了，因此闹钟没有响。
  • The team saved water and consequently reduced its costs.团队节约了用水，因此降低了成本。

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注意事项

不要只用逗号在 consequently 前连接两个完整的句子。

自己试一试

  1. 选择引出结果的词。 The storm was severe. ___, the match was cancelled. (consequently / nevertheless)

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    consequently

    Consequently 将取消与暴风雨联系起来。

  2. 选择引出结果的词。 The key was missing; ___, the opening was delayed. (consequently / meanwhile)

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    consequently

    Consequently 将延误与丢失的钥匙联系起来。

  3. 选择引出结果的词。 The tank was empty. ___, the bus stopped. (consequently / apparently)

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    consequently

    Consequently 表明油箱空了导致停车。

今天就用起来

请用一个完整的句子描述原因及其结果。