in consequence

1. 結果
   She studied hard, and in consequence she passed the examination.

   她努力學習，結果通過了考試。

in consequence of

1. 由於
   In consequence of his bad work, I was forced to dismiss him.

   由於他工作表現不好，我只好把他辭退。

of no consequence

1. 無足輕重
   It's a matter of no consequence.

   這件事無足輕重。

take the consequences

1. 承擔後果
   If one does not conform to the law, one must take the consequences.

   誰不守法就應該承擔後果。

• in consequence
  as a result.
• take (or bear) the consequences
  accept responsibility for negative results or effects.