happening as a result of something 随之发生的；作为结果的 the lowering of taxes and the consequent increase in spending 税收降低与随之引起的消费增长 - consequent on/upon something
the responsibilities consequent upon the arrival of a new child 新生儿出世后随之而来的职责
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin consequent- ‘overtaking, following closely’, from the verb consequi.