Aftermath
01
后果, 余波
the situation that follows a very unpleasant event such as a war, natural disaster, accident, etc.
例子
The aftermath of the earthquake left the city in ruins and thousands of people homeless.
地震的后果使城市变成废墟，成千上万的人无家可归。
In the aftermath of the hurricane, relief organizations worked tirelessly to provide aid to the affected communities.
在飓风的余波中，救济组织不懈努力为受灾社区提供援助。
02
后果, 后期
the period following an event, especially one that has a significant impact or causes considerable change
例子
In the aftermath of the war, the country faced a long road to recovery and rebuilding.
在战争的余波中，该国面临着漫长的恢复和重建之路。
The company struggled to regain its footing in the aftermath of the financial scandal.
该公司在金融丑闻的余波中艰难地重新站稳脚跟。
