/ˌræm.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃənz/
One of the large number of complicated and unexpected results that follow an action or a decision （众多复杂而又难以预料的）结果，后果
The possible results of an action
可能的后果；衍生结果；派生影响
These changes are bound to have widespread social ramifications.
这些变化注定会造成许多难以预料的社会后果。
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。
They discussed the possible ramifications [=consequences] of the new treaty.
他们讨论了新协议签订后可能产生的后果。
The government’s actions in this case could have major political ramifications.
在这种情况下，政府的行动可能会产生重大政治影响。