re‧sult 1 S1 W1 / rɪzʌlt / 名词 #

1 happening because of something [可数和不可数名词] something that happens or exists because of something that happened before → consequence

result of

Accidents are the inevitable result of driving too fast.

High unemployment is a direct result of the recession.

end/final/net result (= the result at the end of a long process )

The net result of all these changes is that schools should be able to deliver a better service to pupils.

Growing plants from seed can produce disappointing results .

With a little effort you should achieve the desired result .

as a result (of something)

As a result of the pilots’ strike, all flights have had to be cancelled.

with the result that

Sara wasn’t at school last week, with the result that she missed an important test.

2 sports/elections [可数名词] the final number of points, votes etc at the end of a competition, game, or election :

The results will be an 名词 ced at midnight.

the football results

result of

A lot depends on the result of this match.

3 scientific tests [可数名词] the answers that are produced by a scientific study or test :

Results suggest that diet is very important.

result of

Police are awaiting the results of a forensic examination.

positive/negative/inconclusive results

The experiments gave positive results in all cases.

4 examinations [可数名词] British English the mark you get in an examination 同义词 grade American English :

When do we get our exam results ?

5 success [可数名词] the achievement of something :

She certainly knows how to get results .

For best results , always use fresh ingredients when you are cooking.

6 business results [复数形式] the accounts of a business that show how successful it has been over a period of time, usually a year :

British Airways has an 名词 ced disappointing results for the first half of the year.

7 get a result British English informal to win a victory in a sports match :

They were lucky to get a result on Saturday.

COLLOCATIONS

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + result

a direct result 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.

短语

with disastrous results The parachute failed to open properly, with disastrous results.

动词

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 : The fire at the house was the result of a dropped cigarette. | Many people find that herbal remedies produce a good result.

consequence something important that happens as the result of a decision or action : Global warming will have serious consequences for the environment. | Rising prices are the inevitable consequence of the grain shortage.

repercussions the bad effects that happen later as a result of an event, often a long time afterwards : The economic crisis in the US is likely to have serious repercussions for the rest of the world. | The scandal could have major repercussions for his career.

outcome the final result of a meeting, election, war etc : The final outcome of the election remained in doubt for several days. | So, what is the likely outcome for Spain?

the upshot the final result of a situation, especially when this was unexpected : The upshot of all this was that the trial had to be delayed.

the fruits of something literary the things that have been achieved as a result of someone’s efforts – used especially in the following 短语 : He did not live to see the fruits of his labours . | They can now enjoy the fruits of their success .

result 2 W2 verb [不及物动词] #

if something results from something else, it is caused by it result from We are still dealing with problems resulting from errors made in the past. How would you cope with unemployment and the resulting loss of income?

result in something phrasal verb to make something happen SYN cause :
an accident that resulted in the death of two passengers

result 3 interjection informal #

Result! said when you have just done something successfully