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重要的,有意义的

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Consequential \Con`se*quen"tial\, a.
   1. Following as a consequence, result, or logical inference;
      consequent.

            All that is revealed in Scripture has a
            consequential necessity of being believed . . .
            because it is of divine authority.    --Locke.

            These kind of arguments . . . are highly
            consequential and concludent to my purpose. --Sir M.
                                                  Hale.

   2. Assuming or exhibiting an air of consequence; pretending
      to importance; pompous; self-important; as, a
      consequential man. See {Consequence}, n., 4.

            His stately and consequential pace.   --Sir W.
                                                  Scott.

   {Consequential damage} (Law)
      (a) Damage so remote as not to be actionable
      (b) Damage which although remote is actionable.
      (c) Actionable damage, but not following as an immediate
          result of an act.

资料来源 : WordNet®

consequential
     adj : having important issues or results; "the year's only really
           consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision"
           [syn: {eventful}]