ramification

1. N-COUNT The ramifications of a decision, plan, or event are all its consequences and effects, especially ones that are not obvious at first. (尤指最初并不明顯的) 后果

The book analyses the social and political ramifications of AIDS for the gay community. 這本書分析了同性戀團體中艾滋病引發(fā)的社會和政治后果。