ramifications

英 [ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz]

美 [ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃənz]

n. (众多复杂而又难以预料的)结果，后果
ramification的复数

柯林斯词典

N-COUNT （决定、计划、事件产生的）后果，影响
Theramificationsof a decision, plan, or event are all its consequences and effects, especially ones which are not obvious at first.
1. The book analyses the social and political ramifications of AIDS for the gay community.
  这本书分析了艾滋病给同性恋群体所带来的社会和政治影响。

双语例句

All the multinational companies are working with their joint venture partners on what the ramifications are.
所有跨国企业都在与合资伙伴共同研究可能的政策后果。
Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion?
你想过你的建议会产生的所有后果吗？
The powerful ramifications for foreign-language learners and new readers are obvious.
很明显，这一功能对外语学习者和新读者具有强大的吸引力。
Understand the ramifications of this step before taking the step.
在采取步骤之前，请了解此步骤的结果。
The existence of an extensive RNA-based regulatory system also has ramifications for pharmacology, drug development and genetic screening.
大规模RNA调节系统的存在，会影响药理、物开发和遗传筛检的发展。
But the discrediting of the global reserve asset would have ramifications all around the world financial and political.
但全球储备资产可信度的丧失，在世界各地都会产生金融和政治影响。
Did you consider these ramifications before ordering the raids?
你在下令搜查时有没有考虑过这些后果？
While the market share of millionaires may seem trivial, it has ramifications for the global economy.
虽然百万富翁的构成比例看似无足轻重，但却能给全球经济带来衍生影响。
Are you sure you've thought through the ramifications?
你确定你已经完全考虑到了所有的影响？
You talk about love and light, yet you do not comprehend the ramifications and the true meanings of them.
你们谈论光与爱，然而你们不理解支流和他们真正的含义。