consequently

• 副词，表示某事是前面所述内容的结果或逻辑结论；意为“因此”“所以”或“结果”。

An adverb used to indicate that something follows as a result or logical conclusion from a previous statement; it means "therefore" or "as a consequence."

1. as a result, thereforeB2formal

   Used to show that something happens because of something that was mentioned earlier; indicates a logical consequence.

   因此

   • The roads were icy; consequently, the school was closed for the day.
   • She missed the deadline, and consequently she was fined.
   • The company cut costs, and consequently its profits fell.
   • He didn’t study for the exam; consequently, he failed.

   同义词accordinglyergohencesothereforethus

2. in a consequent mannerC1formalbritish

   Occurring in a sequence that follows logically from previous events; often used in more literary or formal contexts.

   因此

   • Consequently, the narrative moves from childhood to adulthood.
   • The plot develops consequently, each chapter building on the previous one.
   • Consequently, the argument gains strength as more evidence is presented.

   同义词accordinglyergohencethereforethus