- [countable]
a thing that is caused or produced because of something else 後果;結果 And did your intervention produce the desired result? 你的幹預得到滿意的結果了嗎? to yield/achieve a result 産生/獲得結果 - result of something
The company's failure was a direct result of bad management. 公司的失敗是管理不善的直接結果。 This book is the result of 25 years of research. 這本書是 25 年研究的結晶。 The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. 她勤奮苦讀,終於進了醫學院。 - as a result
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. 他犯了個大錯,結果丢了工作。 - as a result of something
She died as a result of her injuries. 她因傷死亡。 - with the result that…
The farm was flooded, with the result that the crop was lost. 農場被淹了,結果莊稼歉收。 - with… results
He decided to get involved, with disastrous results. 他決定參與進來,結果是災難性的。
Synonyms resultresult- consequence
- outcome
- repercussion
- result a thing that is caused or produced by something else:
She died as a result of her injuries. 她因傷死亡。 This book is the result of 25 years of research. 這本書是 25 年研究的結晶。
- consequence (rather formal
) a result of something that has happened, especially a bad result: 尤指不好的結果、後果: This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. 這項決定可能對該行業造成嚴重後果。
- outcome the result of an action or process:
We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations. 我們在等待談判的最終結果。
result or outcome? Result is often used to talk about things that are caused directly by something else: Aggression is often the result of fear. 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: Aggression 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.用 result 還是 outcome? - repercussion (rather formal) an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards.
- to have consequences/repercussions for somebody/something
- with the result/consequence/outcome that…
- a(n)/the possible result/consequences/outcome/repercussions
- a(n)/the likely/inevitable result/consequences/outcome
- (a/an) negative results/consequences/outcome/repercussions
- far-reaching/serious results/consequences/repercussions
- to have a result/consequences/an outcome/repercussions
Language Bank because ofbecause ofExplaining reasons 解釋原因 The number of people with diabetes is growing, partly because of an increase in levels of obesity. 患糖尿病的人數不斷上升,部分原因是肥胖人數增加。
The number of overweight children has increased dramatically in recent years, largely as a result of changes in diet and lifestyle. 近年來肥胖兒童的數量急劇上升,很大程度上是由飲食和生活方式的改變引起的。
The increase in childhood obesity is largely due to/the result of changes in lifestyle and diet over the last twenty years. 肥胖兒童人數的增多主要是過去二十年來飲食和生活方式的改變所致。
Many obese children are bullied at school on account of their weight. 許多肥胖兒童因爲其體重問題在學校受到欺負。
Part of the problem with treating childhood obesity stems from the fact that parents do not always recognize that their children are obese. 治療肥胖兒童的困難部分源自父母有時並不認爲自己的孩子肥胖。
Childhood obesity may be caused by genetic factors, as well as environmental ones. 兒童肥胖既可能由環境因素引起,也可能是遺傳因素所致。
Language Bank consequentlyconsequentlyDescribing the effect of something 描述某事的影響 One consequence of changes in diet over recent years has been a dramatic increase in cases of childhood obesity. 近年來飲食變化帶來的一個結果是兒童肥胖人數急劇上升。
Many parents today do not have time to cook healthy meals for their children. Consequently/As a consequence, many children grow up eating too much junk food. 現在許多家長沒有時間給孩子做健康的飯菜,結果造成許多孩子在成長過程中吃過多的垃圾食品。
Many children spend their free time online instead of playing outside. As a result, more and more of them are becoming overweight. 許多孩子在網上度過他們的空閒時間,而不是在外面玩。結果,越來越多的人變得超重。
Last year junk food was banned in schools. The effect of this has been to create a black market in the playground, with pupils bringing sweets from home to sell to other pupils. 去年學校禁售垃圾食品,結果是學校操場上出現了垃圾食品的黑市交易,有的學生把從家裏帶來的甜食賣給其他學生。
Extra ExamplesTopics Change, cause and effecta1Although big teams may not be the most efficient, many architects believe they yield the best result. 盡管大團隊可能不是最有效率的,但許多架構師相信他們會産生最好的結果。 You may need to apply several coats to achieve the result that you want. 你可能需要塗幾層才能達到你想要的效果。 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。 He regards this as the inevitable result of market forces. 他認爲這是市場力量的必然結果。 A change in advertising focus can have positive results. 廣告重點的改變可以産生積極的效果。 My interference had a rather unfortunate result. 我的介入造成了相當不幸的後果。 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。 They changed places, with unexpected results. 他們換了地方,結果出乎意料。 The end result is a great album. 最終結果是出了一張很棒的專輯。 The overall result is impressive and persuasive. 總體結果讓人印象深刻,也很有說服力。 These actions were taken as a direct result of the strike. 這些行動被認爲是罷工的直接結果。 This was not the result we had hoped to achieve. 這並不是我們希望得到的結果。 Einstein said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. 愛因斯坦說,精神錯亂的定義是一遍又一遍地做同一件事,卻期待着不同的結果。 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。 Their aim was to build community cohesion, but the net result has been just the opposite. 他們的目標是建立社區凝聚力,但最終結果卻恰恰相反。 The end result of using this method is that learners leave the classroom discouraged. 使用這種方法的最終結果是學習者氣餒地離開教室。 We have worked very hard, and the result is amazing. 我們很努力了,結果很神奇。 When I tried to make my own sourdough bread the result was disappointing. 當我試着自己做酸面團面包時,結果令人失望。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- beneficial
- encouraging
- favourable/favorable
- …
- deliver
- have
- produce
- …
- as a/the result
- with a/the result
- [countable]
the final score or the name of the winner in a sports event, competition, election, etc. 結果(包括比分、得票、獲勝者或當選者名單等) the election results 選舉結果 The announcer was reading out the football results. 播音員正在宣讀足球比賽的結果。 - result of something
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. 今晚他們將宣布投票結果。
Extra ExamplesTopics Sports: ball and racket sportsa1The aim was to influence the result of the presidential elections. 目的是影響總統選舉的結果。 The announcer read out the results. 播報員宣讀了結果。 The judges announced the medal results yesterday in the International Wine Challenge. 評委們昨天在國際葡萄酒挑戰賽上宣布了獎牌結果。 If you do not want to know the result of the game, look away now. 如果你不想知道比賽結果,現在就把目光移開。 We'll have all the final results on our show tonight. 今晚我們的節目會有所有的最終結果。 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。 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。 The election result was inconclusive. 選舉結果沒有定論。 The finalists stand nervously awaiting the result. 決賽選手緊張地站在那裏等待結果。 It was the party's best result since 1997. 這是該黨自1997年以來最好的結果。 This was a disastrous result for the Conservatives. 這對保守黨來說是一個災難性的結果。 A vote of no confidence would damage the Prime Minister regardless of the result. 不管結果如何,不信任投票都會損害首相的利益。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- election
- electoral
- poll
- …
- announce
- read out
- influence
- …
- [countable, usually singular] (British English, informal)
a victory or a success (尤指足球比賽的)勝利,勝局 We badly need to get a result from this match. 這場比賽我們非赢不可。 This was a great result for us. 對我們來說這是一次重大勝利。 He left. Result! (= used when you are happy something has happened) 他離開了。結果!(=當你高興發生了什麽事時使用)
Extra ExamplesAnything less than a major defeat against Chelsea would be a result. 如果不是對切爾西的重大失敗,那將是一個結果。 He actually liked the arrangement--a result for me! 他其實很喜歡這樣的安排——對我來說是個結果! This decision is a result for everyone who cares about our village history. 這個決定是每個關心我們村歷史的人的結果。 We're not disappointed at all--in fact, we consider this a result. 我們一點也不失望——事實上,我們認爲這是一個結果。 My wife found 115 euros in our travel wallet from a previous holiday. What a result! 我妻子在我們的旅行錢包裏發現了115歐元,是前一次度假的錢。多好的結果!
- [countable, usually plural] (British English)
the mark or grade you get in an exam or in a number of exams 得分;成績 Extra ExamplesTopics Educationa1Millions of students are anxiously awaiting their results. 數百萬學生焦急地等待着他們的結果。 She had disappointing results at A-level, but went on to do very well at university. 她在A-level的成績令人失望,但在大學裏繼續表現得很好。 A-level results come out next week. a級成績下周出來。 My results came through the post. 我的成績是通過郵局來的。 I spoke to them about the importance of goals and believing in themselves, regardless of their final year results. 我和他們談論了目標和相信自己的重要性,不管他們最後一年的結果如何。 We had a 99% pass rate, the school's best results ever. 我們有99%的通過率,這是學校有史以來最好的成績。 My best result was an A* in Geography. 我最好的成績是地理A*。 It's results day on Thursday. 星期四是結果日。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- encouraging
- excellent
- good
- …
- get
- have
- [countable, usually plural]
the information that you get from a scientific test or piece of research 結果;成果 Other research has yielded similar results. 其他研究也得出類似的結果。 The doctor will explain your blood test results. 醫生會解釋你的驗血結果。 a positive/negative test result 陽性/陰性測試結果 - result of something
the results of a study 研究結果/發現 The results of our experiment indicate that environmental factors play a part. 我們的實驗結果表明環境因素起了作用。 The results obtained were compared with previous results. 所得結果與以前的結果進行了比較。
Collocations Scientific researchScientific research 科學研究 Theory 理論 - formulate/advance a theory/hypothesis
創立理論;提出假設 - build/construct/create/develop a simple/theoretical/mathematical model
創立一個簡單/理論/數學模型 - develop/establish/provide/use a theoretical/conceptual framework
創立/建立/提供/使用理論/概念框架 - advance/argue/develop the thesis that…
提出/論證/詳盡闡述…的論題 - explore an idea/a concept/a hypothesis
探討一個想法/概念/假設 - make a prediction/an inference
預測;推斷 - base a prediction/your calculations on something
基於…做出預測/估算 - investigate/evaluate/accept/challenge/reject a theory/hypothesis/model
研究/評估/接受/質疑/拒絕接受一個理論/假設/模型
Experiment 實驗 - design an experiment/a questionnaire/a study/a test
設計一項實驗/問卷/研究/測試 - do research/an experiment/an analysis
做研究/實驗/分析 - make observations/measurements/calculations
觀察;測量;計算 - carry out/conduct/perform an experiment/a test/a longitudinal study/observations/clinical trials
進行實驗/測試/縱向研究/觀察/臨床試驗 - run an experiment/a simulation/clinical trials
進行實驗/模拟/臨床試驗 - repeat an experiment/a test/an analysis
重做實驗/測試/分析 - replicate a study/the results/the findings
做相同的研究;得出同樣的結果/調查結果 - observe/study/examine/investigate/assess a pattern/a process/a behaviour
- fund/support the research/project/study
資助/支持研究/項目/專題研究 - seek/provide/get/secure funding for research
尋求/提供/得到/爭取到研究資金
Results 結果 - collect/gather/extract data/information
收集/提取數據/信息 - yield data/evidence/similar findings/the same results
得到數據/證據/類似調查結果/相同結果 - analyse/examine the data/soil samples/a specimen
分析/考查數據/土壤樣本/樣本 - consider/compare/interpret the results/findings
思考/比較/解釋結果/調查結果 - fit the data/model
與數據/模型相符合 - confirm/support/verify a prediction/a hypothesis/the results/the findings
證實/支持/核實預測/假設/結果/調查結果 - prove a conjecture/hypothesis/theorem
證明猜測/假設/定理 - draw/make/reach the same conclusions
得出同樣的結論 - read/review the records/literature
閱讀/評論記錄/文獻 - describe/report an experiment/a study
描述/報告一項實驗/研究 - present/publish/summarize the results/findings
提交/公布/總結結果/調查結果 - present/publish/read/review/cite a paper in a scientific journal
向科學雜志提交一篇論文;在科學雜志發表一篇論文;閱讀/評論/引用科學雜志上的一篇論文
Extra ExamplesTopics Scientific researcha1Survey results indicate that a majority of consumers are willing to pay more for better quality meat. 調查結果表明,大多數消費者願意花更多的錢購買質量更好的肉。 Preliminary results suggest that there is no cause for concern. 初步結果表明現在還不必擔心。 Test results showed high amounts of lead in the samples. 測試結果顯示樣品中含鉛量很高。 They reported the results of an extensive survey of undergraduates. 他們報告了對大學生的廣泛調查結果。 She presented her results at the American Psychological Society's annual conference. 她在美國心理學會的年度會議上展示了她的結果。 He will publish full results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. 他將在一份同行評審的科學雜志上發表全部結果。 Clinical results have been very encouraging. 臨床結果很令人鼓舞。 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 Once you have a positive result on a home pregnancy test, you should contact your doctor. 一旦你的家庭懷孕測試結果呈陽性,你應該聯系你的醫生。 The same result was obtained for wheat as for corn, cotton, oats, and soybeans. 小麥獲得的結果與玉米、棉花、燕麥和大豆相同。 We compared the results with those from other population groups. 我們將結果與其他人群的結果進行了比較。 They are eagerly awaiting the results of the 5-year trial. 他們急切地等待着5年的審判結果。 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。 Different labs may report results in different ways. 不同的實驗室可能會以不同的方式報告結果。 Care is needed when interpreting these results. 解釋這些結果時需要小心。 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。 I haven't had the X-ray results yet. 我還沒有收到 X 光拍照的結果。 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。 Scientists tested 20 drugs, all with negative results. 科學家檢測了 20 種藥物,結果都呈陰性。 Such approaches may give misleading results. 用這些方法可能會得出誤導性的結果。 That could bias study results. 那樣會使研究結果産生偏差。 The doctor is still waiting for my results. 醫生還在等待我的檢查結果。 The results from various recent surveys were evaluated. 對近來各項調查的結果進行了評估。 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。 The study produced inconclusive results. 這項研究得出了不確定的結論。 There are 3 ways to obtain more accurate results in cases such as this. 在這類病例中,有 3 種方法可以獲得更爲準確的結果。 These results differ somewhat from those reported by previous studies. 這些結果與先前公布的研究結果稍有不同。 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。 They hope to publish their results next month. 他們希望下個月公布他們的結果。 We found some puzzling results. 我們發現了一些令人困惑的結果。 The team has achieved promising results during testing. 該隊在測試期間取得的成績很有希望。 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。 We ran the test again to verify the result. 爲了核實結果,我們再次進行了測試。 statistically significant results 具有重大統計意義的結果
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- early
- initial
- preliminary
- …
- await
- wait for
- get
- …
- demonstrate something
- illustrate something
- reflect something
- …
- pending the result of
- result from
- [countable, usually plural]
the information that you get from a computer search 結果;成果 My search produced several thousand results. 我的搜索産生了幾千個結果。 The user can control how the search results are displayed. 用戶可以控制搜索結果的顯示方式。 the first page of search results 第一頁搜索結果
- results[plural]
things that are achieved successfully 成功實現的事;成果;成效 The project is beginning to show results. 這項工程開始顯出成效。 a coach who knows how to get results from his players 善於調動隊員獲取成功的教練 For best results, defrost fully before use. 爲了達到最佳效果,請在使用前完全解凍。
Extra ExamplesTopics Successa2I don't just make promises, I deliver results. 我不只是做出承諾,我還交付成果。 a process that delivers superior results 交付卓越結果的過程 When is all your effort going to show some results? 你的努力什麽時候才會開始見成效? They've paid a lot of money and they expect results. 他們已經付出了很多錢,他們期待結果。 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。 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。 Her commitment to excellence yields results. 她對卓越的追求見效了。 The area has been experiencing a building boom, with mixed results. 該地區一直在經歷建築熱潮,結果喜憂參半。 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。 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。 Charging a client by the hour, regardless of results, offers little transparency. 不管結果如何,按小時向客戶收費幾乎沒有透明度。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- concrete
- tangible
- come up with
- deliver
- get
- …
- [countable, usually plural]
the amount of profit or loss made by a business over a particular period of time 結果: 企業在特定時期内産生的損益金額Companies are required by law to report their financial results on a quarterly basis. 法律要求公司按季度發布財務業績。 The company will publish its interim results (= before the final results are known) on Monday. 該公司將於周一公布中期業績。 The corporation is expected to announce improved results for the last quarter. 該公司預計將宣布上一季度業績有所改善。
Extra ExamplesOn March 4 the company announces its interim results. 該公司於 3 月 4 日公布中期業績。 Sales were some 40% above this year's expected results. 銷售額比今年的預期多了 40%。 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。 a series of disappointing financial results 一系列令人失望的財政結果 He reviewed the company's quarterly results. 他回顧了公司的季度業績。 The sector showed results that were down on last year. 該行業顯示的業績低於去年。 GrainCorp and AWB have announced strong half-year results. 格蘭仕和AWB宣布了強勁的半年業績。
caused by something由某事引起
of game/election比賽;選舉
of exam考試
of test/research測試;研究
of computer search
success成功
of business企業
Word Originlate Middle English (as a verb): from medieval Latin resultare ‘to result’, earlier in the sense ‘spring back’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + saltare (frequentative of salire ‘to jump’). The noun dates from the early 17th cent.