The employer is liable for compensation payable in consequence of injury to one of its employees.由于对一名员工造成伤害，雇主有责任给予相应赔偿。Maternity services were to be reduced in consequence of falling birth rates.由于出生率下降，产科服务会随之削减。She made some risky investments and in consequence lost a lot of money. = She lost a lot of money in consequence of some risky investments.她做了些风险投资，结果亏了不少钱。