follow as a matter of course理所當然地(會)做
If he supports the trade unions,then it stands to reason that he will vote Labour. 如果他支持工會的話,那麼他理所當然會支持工黨。
Joe is intelligent and studies hard;it stands to reason that he will pass the examination. 喬既聰明又用功,他考試肯定會及格的。