1. as a result; therefore
因此；所以
He missed the train and consequently was late for the meeting.
他錯過了火車，因此開會遲到了。
The company invested heavily in research; consequently, they developed several innovative products.
這家公司大力投資研發，因此開發出了好幾項創新產品。
Consequently Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
consequently
adverb
快速理解
What does "Consequently" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Consequently"?
用於表達某個事件或情況所導致的結果。
- 1
因此；所以
EN: He missed the train and consequently arrived late.
翻譯: 他錯過了火車，因此遲到了。
- 2
結果是；於是
EN: The evidence was inconclusive; consequently, the case was dismissed.
翻譯: 證據無法確鑿，於是案件被駁回了。
- 3
從而（引出邏輯結論）
EN: The company failed to innovate and consequently lost its market share.
翻譯: 這家公司未能創新，從而失去了市場份額。
小提醒：注意："consequently" 比 "so" 更正式，通常用於書面或正式場合來強調因果關係。
發音（How to Pronounce "Consequently" in English）
How to pronounce "Consequently" in English?"Consequently" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Consequently" from YouTube Videos
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TED
“We should all think that knowledge comes from our senses, so if we extend our senses, we will consequently extend our knowledge.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Consequently"?How does "Consequently" change by context?
2. in a way that is a logical or natural result of something
（邏輯或自然的）結果是
The evidence was contradictory; consequently, the jury found it difficult to reach a verdict.
證據相互矛盾，結果是陪審團難以做出裁決。
She was the most qualified candidate and was consequently offered the position.
她是最符合資格的候選人，結果是獲得了這個職位。
3. used to introduce a statement that follows logically from what has just been said
（用於引述合乎邏輯的結論）於是
The road was closed due to flooding. Consequently, we had to take a long detour.
道路因洪水封閉了。於是，我們不得不繞了一大段遠路。
Their initial hypothesis was flawed. Consequently, all subsequent experiments failed.
他們最初的假設有缺陷。於是，所有後續的實驗都失敗了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Consequently"?How to make natural sentences with "Consequently"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| consequently | 因此；所以 | The road was closed; consequently, we had to take a detour. (道路封閉了；因此，我們不得不繞道而行。) |
| S + V; consequently, S + V | 主句；因此，主句 | He missed the train; consequently, he was late for the meeting. (他錯過了火車；因此，他開會遲到了。) |
| As a consequence, S + V | 結果是，主句 | The evidence was lost. As a consequence, the case was dismissed. (證據遺失了。結果是，該案被駁回了。) |
| and consequently + V | 並因此… | The system failed, and consequently caused a major delay. (系統故障，並因此造成了嚴重的延誤。) |
用法說明
How is "Consequently" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Consequently"?
consequently 與 therefore、so 的用法區別
- consequently 語氣較正式，強調前因後果的邏輯必然性，常用於書面或正式報告中。
- therefore 同樣正式，但更側重於推理得出的結論，常見於數學、邏輯論證。
- so 最為口語化，在日常對話中用來連接因果關係，語氣較隨意。
對比例句： EN: The road was icy; consequently, several accidents occurred. 翻譯: 路面結冰了，因此發生了好幾起事故。
EN:It's raining heavily, so we should cancel the picnic.
翻譯:雨下得很大，所以我們應該取消野餐。
總結建議
在正式寫作或強調客觀因果時使用 consequently，日常對話則可選用 so。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Consequently" and similar words?How to choose "Consequently" vs alternatives?
consequently vs therefore
兩者皆表示因果關係，但 'consequently' 更強調結果的直接性與必然性，語氣較強；'therefore' 則較常用於邏輯推論或正式論述中。
consequently vs as a result
'consequently' 與 'as a result' 意義非常接近，常可互換。'as a result' 在口語和書面語中都極其常見，而 'consequently' 在學術或正式寫作中出現頻率可能更高。
consequently vs thus
'thus' 與 'consequently' 都表示結果，但 'thus' 更書面、更正式，且常帶有「以此方式」或「從而」的意味，強調達成結果的方法或過程。
口語用法
How is "Consequently" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Consequently"?
引述
在對話中，用來承接對方剛說的話，表示「所以」、「因此」的邏輯關係。 EN: A: The last train has already left. B: Consequently, we'll need to find another way home. 翻譯: A: 末班車已經開走了。 B: 所以，我們得另想辦法回家了。
EN:A: He didn't submit the report on time. B: Consequently, the whole project timeline is now delayed.
翻譯:A: 他沒有準時交報告。 B: 因此，整個專案的時程現在都延誤了。
語氣強調
用於強調前因後果的必然性，帶有「理所當然地」的語氣，有時會稍微拉長發音。 EN: She ignored all the warnings and, consequently, got herself into serious trouble. 翻譯: 她無視所有警告，結果呢，自然就讓自己陷入大麻煩了。
EN:The evidence was overwhelming. Consequently, the jury had no choice but to convict.
翻譯:證據確鑿。所以囉，陪審團別無選擇，只能定罪。
停頓填充
作為一個思考時的停頓詞，用來組織接下來的結論或重點，類似「也就是說」、「總而言之」。 EN: We've lost our key supplier... consequently... we need to pivot our strategy immediately. 翻譯: 我們失去了主要供應商…也就是說…我們必須立刻調整策略。
EN:The budget has been cut, the team is smaller... consequently, expectations need to be realistic.
翻譯:預算被削減，團隊也縮編了…總而言之，期望必須切合實際。
注意：在正式書寫或學術文章中，consequently 是標準的連接副詞。但在非常隨興、快節奏的日常對話中，母語者更常使用 so、so then、that's why 或 as a result。使用 consequently 可能會讓對話聽起來略顯正式或刻意。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Consequently"?What fixed phrases with "Consequently" should I remember?
and consequently
conjunction + consequently
因此，於是
consequently, ...
Consequently + clause
因此，...
as a consequence, and consequently
phrase + and consequently
作為結果，因此
..., and is consequently ...
clause + and is consequently + adjective/noun phrase
...，因此是...
with the result that consequently
with the result that + clause with consequently
結果導致...因此...
may consequently
modal verb + consequently + verb
可能因此...
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Consequently"?Which "Consequently" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He was late, consequently he missed the meeting.
✓He was late; consequently, he missed the meeting.
在英文中，'consequently' 是連接副詞，不能像 'so' 或 'and' 那樣直接連接兩個獨立子句。必須使用分號，或在 'consequently' 前使用句號，將其視為新句子的開頭。
×Consequently the bad weather, the event was canceled.
✓Because of the bad weather, the event was canceled.
'Consequently' 表示結果，不表示原因。它用於引導某個情況導致的結果，而不是用於說明原因。要表達原因，應使用 'because of', 'due to', 或 'owing to'。
×She studied hard. Consequently she passed the exam.
✓She studied hard; consequently, she passed the exam.
在正式寫作中，'consequently' 作為句子開頭時，後面通常會加逗號。當用分號連接兩個子句時，'consequently' 後也必須加逗號。
×He didn't sleep well last night. Consequently, he feels tired today.
✓He didn't sleep well last night. As a result, he feels tired today.
'Consequently' 語氣較正式，多用於書面語、學術或商業報告中。在口語或非正式情境中，使用 'so', 'therefore', 或 'as a result' 會更自然。
×The plan was flawed. Consequently it led to failure.
✓The plan was flawed and consequently led to failure.
當結果與前因緊密相連，且屬於同一主語的連續動作時，可以將 'consequently' 放在動詞前，並用 'and' 連接，使句子更緊湊。原句文法沒錯，但此為更流暢的寫法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Consequently"?What are tense/participle forms of "Consequently"?