The merger and the consequent layoffs were announced at Monday's staff meeting.

合併案以及隨之而來的裁員在週一的員工會議上宣布。

Heavy snow closed the port, and the consequent shipping delays frustrated many customers.

大雪導致港口關閉，隨之而來的運送延誤讓許多顧客感到不滿。

Interest rates rose sharply, with a consequent drop in demand for home loans.

利率大幅上升，房貸需求也隨之下降。