ensue
/ɪnˈsjuː/ · /ɪnˈsuː/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6821 in the learning path
随后发生；因而发生
Definitions
v. To happen after something, often as its result.
随后发生；因而发生
Example
A lively discussion ensued after dinner at our house.
晚饭后，我们家展开了一场热烈的讨论。
If public services fail to meet growing demand, widespread dissatisfaction may ensue among local residents.
如果公共服务无法满足不断增长的需求，当地居民可能随之产生普遍的不满。
Collocations
- chaos ensues
- a debate ensues
- ensue from
Word family
- ensuing (adj.)
Synonyms
- follow
- result
Usage tip
正式用语，不及物；不表示“追求”。
FAQ
- What does ensue mean?
- To happen after something, often as its result.
- How is ensue pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈsjuː/, US /ɪnˈsuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
