in consequence

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

   她努力学习，结果通过了考试。

in consequence of

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

   由于他工作表现不好，我只好把他辞退。

of no consequence

1. 无足轻重
   It's a matter of no consequence.

   这件事无足轻重。

take the consequences

1. 承担后果
   If one does not conform to the law, one must take the consequences.

   谁不守法就应该承担后果。

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