1happening because of STH 因为某事而发生 [countableC, uncountableU]RESULTSO/CONSEQUENTLY something that happens or exists because of something that happened before 结果,后果 → consequence
result of
Accidents are the inevitable result of driving too fast.
开车过快的必然后果就是车祸。
High unemployment is a direct result of the recession.
高失业率是经济衰退的直接后果。
end/final/net result (=the result at the end of a long process) 最终结果
The net result of all these changes is that schools should be able to deliver a better service to pupils.
所有这些改革的最终结果就是学校应该能给学生提供更好的服务。
Growing plants from seed can produce disappointing results.
将种子培育成植株,有时会产生令人失望的结果。
With a little effort you should achieve the desired result.
只要稍作努力,你就可以取得预期的效果。
as a result (of something)
As a result of the pilots’ strike, all flights have had to be cancelled.
由于飞行员罢工,所有航班都被迫取消。
with the result that
Sara wasn’t at school last week, with the result that she missed an important test.
萨拉上星期没上学,结果错过了一次重要测验。
2sports/elections 体育运动/选举 [countableC]RESULT the final number of points, votes etc at the end of a competition, game, or election 〔比赛的〕成绩,比分;〔选举的〕结果
The results will be announced at midnight.
结果将在午夜公布。
the football results
足球比赛的结果
result of
A lot depends on the result of this match.
许多事情都取决于这场比赛的结果。
3scientific tests 科学试验 [countableC]RESULT the answers that are produced by a scientific study or test 〔科学研究或试验的〕结果
Results suggest that diet is very important.
研究结果显示膳食十分重要。
result of
Police are awaiting the results of a forensic examination.
警方在等待法医的鉴定结果。
positive/negative/inconclusive results
The experiments gave positive results in all cases.
The closure of the hospital is a direct result of Government reforms.
an indirect result
Some job losses were the indirect result of cheap imports.
the end/final result (=the result at the end of a long process)
The end result will be well worth the effort.
the net result (=the final result)
The net result of fewer officers on the street was rising crime.
the immediate result
Keep trying even if your first enquiry produces no immediate result.
the inevitable result (=a result that is impossible to avoid)
Weight loss is an inevitable result of the disease.
the desired result
These severe measures did not always produce the desired results.
positive results
The charity has seen positive results from health care and farming projects.
phrases
with disastrous results
The parachute failed to open properly, with disastrous results.
verbs
achieve/obtain a result
You can achieve the same result by simply clicking on the menu.
produce a result
A different approach might produce some interesting results.
have a result (=cause something to happen)
The campaign did have some positive results.
THESAURUS
result something that happens because of something else 结果,后果
The fire at the house was the result of a dropped cigarette.
房子着火是由一个丢弃的烟头引起的。
Many people find that herbal remedies produce a good result.
许多人觉得草药很有效。
consequence something important that happens as the result of a decision or action 〔某决定或行为的重大〕后果
Global warming will have serious consequences for the environment.
全球变暖将对环境造成严重后果。
Rising prices are the inevitable consequence of the grain shortage.
涨价是粮食短缺的必然结果。
repercussions the bad effects that happen later as a result of an event, often a long time afterwards 〔长时间之后显现的不良〕后果
The economic crisis in the US is likely to have serious repercussions for the rest of the world.
美国经济危机可能给世界其他地区带来严重后果。
The scandal could have major repercussions for his career.
这起丑闻可能会给他的事业带来很大影响。
outcome the final result of a meeting, election, war etc 〔会议、选举、战争等的〕结果
The final outcome of the election remained in doubt for several days.
几天来,大选的最终结果一直不确定。
So, what is the likely outcome for Spain?
那么,西班牙可能会怎样?
the upshot the final result of a situation, especially when this was unexpected 〔尤指未料到的〕结果
The upshot of all this was that the trial had to be delayed.
这一切的结果就是审判不得不延期。
the fruits of something literary the things that have been achieved as a result of someone’s efforts – used especially in the following phrases 某事物的成果〔尤用于以下短语〕
He did not live to see the fruits of his labours.
他没能活着看到自己的劳动成果。
They can now enjoy the fruits of their success.
他们现在可以享受自己的成功果实了。
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result• Jobs are hard to get and, as a result, more young people are continuing their education.• As a result, it decided to review the case on its own motion.• I've tried three different ways of adding these figures and each time I get a different result.• Her parents believe that her death was a directresult of medicalerror.• Election results are not expected to be announced until Friday.• These are excellentresults for the ChristianDemocratic Party.• Turn to BBC1 for the latest footballresults.• We have completed our experiments and we are now analyzing the results.• It was a really exciting game, and the result was 2-1 to West Germany.• He hit that shot poorly, and it found the water, but the result was irrelevant.• Her constantcough is the result of many years of smoking.• D'you know the result of the Arsenal game?• Surveying the results of her handiwork, she stayed only long enough to see him scrabble for the safety of the bank.• This criticism can not be applied to the results for 1984-90.• Its hugemajority was the result of Labour / Lib Dem tactical voting against Tories.• More and more people are using cars, with the result that towns are much more polluted.• Pleased with the results, Buckingham then asked his former bandmate who he should get to play bass on the album.• The results of the attack included two helicoptersburnt out, and three groundcrew wounded.• The results of the study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.• The results suggest that fertility rates are a function not so much of religion as of education and employment.• The results of our accountant's calculations show that we are on the verge of bankruptcy.
positive/negative/inconclusive results• There have been inconclusive results from school-based clinic programs that provide contraception without a broadereducationalbackdrop.• Exfoliative cytology was negative in all 15 patients with benigndisease resulting in no falsepositive results and a specificity of 100%.• Get advice from your clinic about early interventiontreatmentoptions and support for people who have positive results.• Among numerousnegative results he found some quite simple compounds, aldehydes and fattyacids, which stimulatedoxygenuptake.• As they began to see the bad effects of their own waywardness, they also could see positive results of change.• Comparison with and without adjustment for smoking gave similarly negative results.• Tests, tests, and more tests. Negative results.• Experts in the United States later said that positive results on such tests could result from other sources.
exam results• Class composition and exam results are monitored.• David had appallingexam results at school despite his obviousintelligence because of his innerbattles.• Userstended to be children with low expectations of good exam results and generally low esteem.• And a system in which everybody has totalfaith in exam results.• But there is no substitute for a visit, and a request to see evidence of previousexam results.• Worshippers come by bus or car to pray to their ancestors, or perhaps for their children's exam results.• She says many things other than exam results make a good school.• It would be fair to claim that the exam results in Classics are very good.
For best results• Be preparedFor best results, do take time to prepare surfaces properly you plan to paint or paper.
result2 ●●○W2 verb [intransitiveI]
1RESULTif something results from something else, it is caused by it 〔因…〕产生,发生;〔由…而〕造成
result from
We are still dealing with problems resulting from errors made in the past.
我们还在处理过去的失误所造成的问题。
How would you cope with unemployment and the resulting loss of income?
你会如何应付失业及由此造成的收入损失?
2result in somethingphrasal verbphr vCAUSEto make something happen 导致,造成SYN cause
an accident that resulted in the death of two passengers
导致两名乘客死亡的事故
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result in • If left untreated, the condition will eventually result in blindness.• Workersfear that the company's reorganization will result in layoffs.• Months of secret talks with the rebels finally resulted in the release of the hostages.
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result• Many of these were accepted during compromisenegotiations, resulting in tighterregulations than originally proposed.• The 1980 election resultsdevastatedfeminists and progressives across the nation.• In the past year there have been at least eight deaths in custody which are believed to have resulted from torture.• Polgar resolved to do the same, although for years it resulted in severepoverty.• Mr Lamont said a freeze in bills last year would have resulted in substantial increases for many businesses this year.• Imagine the mosaic of development that might have resulted to serve the visitors and draw even more.
result from• Karlin's novelsresulted from his experience in the Vietnam War.
1outcome/effect結果ADJECTIVE | VERB + RESULT | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤beneficial, encouraging, favourable/favorable, good, positive有益的/令人鼓舞的/有利的/不錯的/積極的結果◇the beneficial results of the reforms to the economy改革給經濟帶來的好處◇For best results buy one of the more expensive brands.要想獲得最佳效果就買貴一些的牌子。➤acceptable, satisfactory可以接受的/令人滿意的結果◇If you can't get satisfactory results on your own, remember that professional help is available.如果靠自己無法獲得滿意的結果,記着可以去找專業人士幫忙。➤catastrophic, disastrous, unfortunate災難性的/極糟糕的/不幸的後果➤disappointing, poor令人失望的/糟糕的結果◇a series of disappointing financial results一系列令人失望的財政結果◇The company blamed the poor results on bad weather.公司將糟糕的結果歸咎於惡劣的天氣。➤mixed有好有壞的結果◇He wrote and directed the movie, to very mixed results.這部電影由他自編自導,最後的效果毀譽參半。➤direct, indirect直接/間接後果▸➤net最後的結果➤end最終結果◇The end result is a great album.最終結果是出了一張很棒的專輯。➤long-term, short-term長期/短期效果◇Here's how to get the best long-term results from your mutual funds.下面是如何從你們的共同基金中獲得最佳的長期收益。➤final最終結果◇When I showed my customer the final result he was thrilled.當我將最終結果給顧客看時,他激動不已。➤overall總體結果◇The overall result is impressive and persuasive.總體結果讓人印象深刻,也很有說服力。➤inevitable, logical不可避免的/合理的結果➤predictable可預測的結果◇It was the predictable result of their negligence.這個因他們的疏忽所造成的結果是可以預料到的。➤expected預期的結果◇Sales were some 40% above this year's expected results.銷售額比今年的預期多了 40%。➤amazing, dramatic, excellent, impressive, incredible, outstanding, spectacular, superior, surprising令人驚奇的/戲劇性的/極好的/令人印象深刻的/難以置信的/顯著的/令人矚目的/卓越的/令人驚訝的結果▸➤lasting持久的後果▸➤desired想得到的結果◇And did your intervention produce the desired result?你的干預得到滿意的結果了嗎?➤financial財務業績◇He reviewed quarterly financial results.他審核了季度財務業績。➤interim中期結果◇On March 4 the company announces its interim results.該公司於 3 月 4 日公佈中期業績。➤second-quarter, third-quarter, etc.第二季度、第三季度等業績➤search搜索結果◇the first page of search results第一頁搜索結果VERB + RESULT➤deliver, have, produce, provide, yield產生效果;有結果;見效◇My interference had a rather unfortunate result.我的介入造成了相當不幸的後果。➤achieve, get, obtain取得成效;得到結果◇This was not the result we had hoped to achieve.這並不是我們希望得到的結果。➤announce, publish, release, report宣佈/公佈/發佈/報告結果◇Companies are required by law to report their financial results on a quarterly basis.法律要求公司按季度發佈財務業績。PREPOSITION➤as a/the result作為結果◇These actions were taken as a direct result of the strike.這些行動被認為是罷工的直接結果。➤with a/the result結果是◇Parking restrictions were lifted, with the result that the road is permanently blocked by cars.停車限制取消,結果是長期交通堵塞。result
noun²
2desired effect想得到的效果ADJECTIVE | VERB + RESULTADJECTIVE➤concrete, tangible具體結果;切實效果◇We have yet to see any concrete results from the research.我們還沒看到這一研究的具體成果。VERB + RESULT➤come up with, deliver, get, produce, provide, yield得出結果;產生結果◇Her commitment to excellence yields results.她對卓越的追求見效了。➤give, show給出結果;顯出成果◇When is all your effort going to show some results?你的努力什麼時候才會開始見成效?result
noun³
3(often results) final position in a competition競賽結果ADJECTIVE | VERB + RESULTADJECTIVE➤election, electoral, poll, referendum (especially BrE) 選舉結果;民意調查結果;全民公投結果➤sports (BrE) 體育比賽結果▸➤football, racing, etc. (BrE) 足球賽、賽馬等的成績➤inconclusive沒有定論的結果◇the inconclusive election result沒有定論的選舉結果➤final最終成績◇The final results saw Canada holding on to first over Italy.最終結果是加拿大隊打敗意大利隊,繼續保持第一名。➤official官方結果◇We'll bring you the official results as soon as we get them.我們一得到官方結果就通知你。VERB + RESULT➤announce, read out宣佈/宣讀結果◇The announcer read out the results.播報員宣讀了結果。➤influence影響結果◇He aimed at influencing the result of the presidential elections.他的目的在於影響總統選舉的結果。result
noun⁴
4 (BrE) (usually results) mark given for an examination考試得分ADJECTIVE | VERB + RESULTADJECTIVE➤encouraging, excellent, good鼓舞人心的/優異的/不錯的成績▸➤disappointing, poor令人失望的/不好的成績▸➤exam, examination, test考試成績;測試成績➤degree學位成績▸➤A level, IELTS, etc.高級證書考試、雅思考試等成績VERB + RESULT➤get, have領取成績;有結果◇When do you get your exam results?你什麼時候知道考試成績?result
noun⁵
5of an experiment, a medical test, an investigation, etc.實驗;醫檢;調查ADJECTIVE | VERB + RESULT | RESULT + VERB | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤early, initial, preliminary早期/最初/初步結論▸➤interim階段性結論➤final最後結果◇He expects to have final results later this year.他有望在今年晚些時候拿到最終結果。➤experimental, research, study實驗結果;研究結果➤conclusive不容置疑的結果▸➤clinical, lab (informal) , laboratory, test, X-ray臨牀結果;實驗結果;檢驗結果; X 光檢查結果◇Clinical results have been very encouraging.臨牀結果很令人鼓舞。➤survey調查結果➤empirical, statistical實驗/統計結果➤conflicting, contradictory, inconsistent, varying相互矛盾的結果;不一致的結果;不同的結果◇Researchers have found conflicting results on the effects of the drug.對該藥的療效,研究人員得出了相互矛盾的結果。➤misleading誤導性的結果◇Such approaches may give misleading results.用這些方法可能會得出誤導性的結果。➤inconclusive不令人信服的結果➤encouraging, promising令人鼓舞的/大有希望的結果◇The team has achieved promising results during testing.該隊在測試期間取得的成績很有希望。➤significant重要的結果◇statistically significant results具有重大統計意義的結果➤negative, positive陰性/陽性結果◇Scientists tested 20 drugs, all with negative results.科學家檢測了 20 種藥物,結果都呈陰性。➤abnormal異常結果◇if a woman receives an abnormal result on a blood test如果某位婦女在血液檢測中結果異常➤measurable可測量的結果◇Measurable results are the key to motivation on any diet.減肥效果可以計量是人們有動力節食的關鍵。➤accurate, reliable準確的/可靠的結果◇There are 3 ways to obtain more accurate results in cases such as this.在這類病例中,有 3 種方法可以獲得更為準確的結果。➤inaccurate不準確的結果VERB + RESULT➤await, wait for等待結果◇The doctor is still waiting for my results.醫生還在等待我的檢查結果。➤get, have, receive得到結果;有結果;收到結果◇I haven't had the X-ray results yet.我還沒有收到 X 光拍照的結果。➤find發現結果◇We found some puzzling results.我們發現了一些令人困惑的結果。➤observe觀察結果▸➤analyse/analyze, evaluate, interpret分析/評估/解釋結果➤review審查結果➤achieve取得結果➤deliver, generate, give, produce, provide, yield提供結果;產生結果;給出結果◇Different labs will come up with different results.不同的實驗室會得出不同的結論。◇The study produced inconclusive results.這項研究得出了不確定的結論。➤announce, present, publish, release, report宣佈/出示/發表/發佈/彙報結果◇They hope to publish their results next month.他們希望下個月公佈他們的結果。➤confirm, verify確認/核實結果◇We ran the test again to verify the result.為了核實結果,我們再次進行了測試。➤affect, influence影響結果➤bias, skew使結果有偏差/不準確◇That could bias study results.那樣會使研究結果產生偏差。RESULT + VERB➤demonstrate sth, illustrate sth, reflect sth, reveal sth, show sth結果證明⋯/說明⋯/反映⋯/揭示出⋯/表明⋯▸➤imply sth, indicate sth, suggest sth結果暗示⋯/顯示⋯/表明⋯◇Preliminary results suggest that there is no cause for concern.初步結果表明現在還不必擔心。➤agree with sth, confirm sth, support sth結果與⋯一致;結果證實⋯➤differ from sth結果與⋯不一致◇These results differ somewhat from those reported by previous studies.這些結果與先前公佈的研究結果稍有不同。➤provide sth結果提供⋯◇The results provide many insights into the mating rituals of these animals.這些結果使人們對這些動物的交配儀式有了許多新認識。➤highlight sth結果突出⋯◇These results highlight the growing threat posed by this infection.這些結果凸顯了這種傳染病日益增長的威脅。PREPOSITION➤pending the result of在結果出來前◇Work on the plan has been halted, pending the results of a judicial investigation.這一方案在司法調查結果出來以前暫緩實施。➤result from⋯的結果◇The results from various recent surveys were evaluated.對近來各項調查的結果進行了評估。result
verb
●result in sthADVERB➤inevitably不可避免地導致⋯◇This move will inevitably result in the loss of a lot of jobs.這一舉措將不可避免地導致許多人失業。➤typically通常導致⋯➤conceivably, possibly, potentially可能導致⋯◇The charges could have potentially resulted in a death sentence.這些指控本來可能會導致判處死刑。➤not automatically, not necessarily不會自動/不一定導致⋯▸➤easily容易導致⋯◇Complacency could easily result in tragedy.自滿容易導致悲劇。➤quickly很快導致▸➤eventually, finally, ultimately最終導致VERB + RESULT IN➤be certain to一定會導致⋯◇the approach that is most certain to result in failure絕對會導致失敗的方法➤be expected to, be liable to, be likely to預料會/易於/很可能導致⋯◇Such measures are likely to result in decreased motivation of the workforce.這些措施很可能使全體員工的工作熱情下降。➤be unlikely to不太可能導致⋯
result noun ⇨result (as a result of sth)⇨score (the election results)⇨victory (get a result from a game)⇨work3 (get results from sb)result verb ⇨follow2result
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➡ See also the entry for effect另见effect条result ♦︎ consequence ♦︎ outcome ♦︎ implication ♦︎ product ♦︎ the fruit/fruits of sth ♦︎ repercussion ♦︎ upshotThese are all words for a thing that is caused because of sth else.这些词均表示后果、结果。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to have consequences / implications / repercussions for sb / sth◆with the result / consequence / outcome that...◆as a result / consequence...◆(a / an) important result / consequences / outcome / implications / repercussions◆the possible result / consequences / outcome / implications / repercussions◆the likely result / consequences / outcome / implications◆the inevitable result / consequences / outcome / product◆(a / an) immediate / direct / negative / positive result / consequences / outcome / implications / repercussions◆(a) long-term / far-reaching / serious results / consequences / implications / repercussions◆the final result / outcome / product◆(a / an) unfortunate results / consequences / outcome / implications◆(a / an) disastrous results / consequences / outcome◆to have a result / consequences / an outcome / implications / repercussions◆to lead to (a)... result / consequences / outcome / repercussions◆to show / observe / assess / examine / measure the results / consequences / outcome◆to achieve / get / obtain a result / an outcome■result [countable, uncountable] a thing that is caused or produced by sth else后果;结果◆She died as a result of her injuries.她因伤致死。◆The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost.农场被淹,收成损失了大半。◆This book is the result of 25 years of research.这本书是25年研究的结晶。 see also resulting,resultant ⇨ related, result in sth ⇨ causeverb■consequence ˈkɒnsɪkwəns; NAmEˈkɑːnsəkwens [countable] (ratherformal) a result of sth that has happened, especially a bad result(尤指不好的)结果,后果◆This decision could have serious consequences for the future of the industry.此项决定对该行业的未来可能会产生严重后果。◆Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.合并直接导致二百人失去了工作。◆At some point you will have to face the consequences of your actions.有时你不得不面对自己行为的后果。ⓘ Consequences is used most frequently to talk about possible negative results of an action. It is commonly used with such words as adverse, dire, disastrous, fatal, harmful, negative, serious, tragic and unfortunate. Even when there is no adjective, consequences often suggests negative results. * consequences最常用来谈论行动可能产生的负面结果,常与adverse、dire、disastrous、fatal、harmful、negative、serious、tragic和unfortunate等词连用。即使没有形容词修饰,consequences本身也常暗示负面结果◆Fearing the consequences, she left the company.她害怕要承担后果,离开了公司。 see also consequent ⇨ related▸consequently
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◆This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.这会对农业和食物链造成威胁,从而危及人的健康。■outcomeˈaʊtkʌm [countable] the result of an action or process(行动或过程的)结果,效果◆These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case.无论案件结果如何,这些费用都须照付。◆We are confident of a successful outcome.我们相信会有圆满的结果。◆Four possible outcomes have been identified.现已确定有四种可能的结果。NOTE辨析 Result or outcome?Result is often used to talk about things that are caused directly by sth else. * result常指直接导致的结果◆Aggression is often the result of fear.好斗情绪往往是恐惧所致。Outcome is more often used to talk about what happens at the end of a process when the exact relation of cause and effect is less clear. * outcome较常指某一过程完结时的结果,原因和结果之间的关系并不太明显◆Aggresssion is often the outcome of fear.Result is often used after an event to talk about what happened. Outcome is often used before an action or process to talk about what is likely to happen. * result常表示事件发生之后的结果,outcome常表示行动或过程可能产生的后果。■implication ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn [countable, usually plural] a possible effect or result of an action or decision(行动或决定的)可能的影响(或作用、结果)◆The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.开发这块土地将会影响周围的乡村。◆They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.他们没有考虑到他们的行动会产生更广泛的影响。■product [countable] (ratherformal) a person or thing that is the result of sth深受⋯影响的人(或事物);产物;结果◆The child is the product of a broken home.这孩子是一个破裂家庭的产儿。◆A complicated string of chemical reactions leads to the end product.一系列复杂的化学反应导致了最终的产物。■the fruit of sth■the fruits of sth
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(ratherformal) the good results of an activity or situation(活动或情况的)成果,成效,结果◆Allow yourself to enjoy the fruits of your labour(= the rewards for your hard work).让你自己享受一下你艰苦劳动的成果吧。◆The book is the fruit of years of research.这本书是多年研究的成果。■repercussionriːpəˈkʌʃn; NAmErɪːpərkʌʃn [countable, usually plural] (written) an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards(行动或事件日后可能产生的)间接不良影响,恶果◆The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry.这家公司的垮台将会给整个行业造成间接的负面影响。■upshot (usually the upshot通常作the upshot) [singular] (ratherinformal) the final result of a particular series of events(一连串事件的)最终结果,结局◆The upshot of it all was that he left college and got a job.事情的结局是,他离开大学参加了工作。ⓘ The upshot is common in spoken language. It is most frequently used at the beginning of a sentence, especially in the phrase The upshot (of ...) is/was that... * the upshot常见于口语,最常用于句首,尤用于短语The upshot (of ...) is/was that ...。