outcomenoun
结果；效果
the result or effect of an action or event
We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
我们在等待谈判的最终结果。
These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case.
无论讼案结果如何，这些费用都应照付。
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。
These are all words for a thing that is caused because of sth else.以上各词均表示结果。
a change in sb/sth that is caused by sb/sth else指对人 / 事产生的效应、影响、结果：
Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely.
她的批评使他完全丧失了信心。
a thing that is caused or produced by sth else指后果、结果：
She died as a result of her injuries.
她由于受伤而死亡。
This book is the result of 25 years of research.
这本书是25年研究的结晶。
( rather formal ) 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 industry.
这项决定可能会对该行业产生严重后果。
the result of an action or process指行动或过程的结果、效果：
We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
我们在等待谈判的最终结果。
Result is often used to talk about things that are caused directly by sth else. |
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. |
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. |
( rather formal ) an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards指行动或事情过去之后可能产生的间接而常为负面的影响、反响
noun
-
1
- something that results
- he listened for the results on the radio
- Synonym: result resultant final result termination
-
2
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
- his decision had depressing consequences for business
- he acted very wise after the event
- Synonym: consequence effect result event issue upshot
数据来源：WordNet
-
No one could have predicted the final outcome .
谁也没有预想到最终结果会是这样。
-
These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case .
无论讼案结果如何，这些费用都应照付。
-
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election .
谈话的主题是选举可能产生的结果。
-
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved .
诉讼案的结果使得涉及本案的这家人非常失望。
-
A mixture of skill and good luck decided the outcome of the game .
技术和运气结合在一起决定了比赛的结果。
-
We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations .
我们在等待谈判的最终结果。
-
A successful outcome is not beyond the realms of possibility .
最后取得成功并非没有可能。
-
Four possible outcomes have been identified .
现已确定有四种可能的结果。
-
Nobody could predict the outcome .
谁也无法预料结果如何。
-
She 's not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks .
她对会谈的结果不太乐观。
-
We are confident of a successful outcome .
我们相信会有圆满的结果。
-
The outcome will be seen as a litmus test of government concern for conservation issues .
这结果将被视为检验政府是否关注自然资源保护问题的试金石。
-
The outcome didn 't surprise me at all .
这一结果完全在我的意料之中。
-
It is impossible to predict what the eventual outcome will be .
无法预测最终结果。
-
He is not very hopeful about the outcome of the interview .
他对面试的结果不抱很大希望。
-
Everything hinges on the outcome of these talks .
一切都取决于这些会谈的结果。
-
He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome
他说现在还无法预料最终的结局。
-
It 's too early to know the outcome of her illness .
现在要想知道她病情的结果还为时过早。
-
The outcome depends on conditions as well as how events unfold
结果取决于条件，还取决于事件的进展。
-
Experts say a ' yes ' vote is still the likely outcome
专家说结果仍可能是投赞成票。
-
Is this not a possible outcome of the development of genetically modified food ?
这难道不是转基因食品开发可能会导致的一种结果吗？
-
His future as prime minister depends on the outcome of the elections
他能否继续坐在首相的位子上取决于选举的结果。
-
Whatever the outcome , it 's going to be one hell of a fight .
不管结果如何，这都会是场艰苦的战斗。
-
His anxiety about the outcome melted , to return later but not yet
他对未知结果的焦虑消散了，这种焦虑过后还会袭上心头，但至少现在还没有。
-
The outcome was still in doubt
结果仍不确定。
-
It would be presumptuous to judge what the outcome will be .
现在就判断结果将会怎样未免有些冒昧。
-
A Foreign Ministry statement said that the French government rejoiced at the happy outcome to events
外交部的声明称法国政府很高兴看到事件得到圆满解决。
-
Mr. Singh said he was pleased with the outcome
辛格先生说他对这一结果感到满意。
-
Bankers are keeping a wary eye on the outcome .
银行家们对结果保持高度警惕。
-
The most likely outcome may be to subcontract much of the work to an outsider .
最可能的结果是将大量的工作分包出去。
强调灾难（如风暴、地震、战争等）留下的后果。
Life became even harder in the aftermath of the war.
战争过后生活变得更加艰难。
Measures were taken to prevent the disease in the aftermath of the earthquake.
已采取措施预防地震后引发疫病。
强调逻辑关系，多指不良结果。
Have you considered the consequences of your failure?
你考虑过失败的后果吗？
Who will shoulder the consequences of the war?
谁来承担战争的后果？
侧重指预先不知道的结果。
The outcome of the war is the unconditional surrender of the enemy.
这场战争的结局就是敌人无条件投降。
It's impossible to predict the outcome of the general election.
大选的结果无法预测。
普通用词，强调因为某事而引起的结果。
His illness is the result of drinking polluted water.
他的病是由饮用受污染的水引起的。
The development of different species is the result of natural selection.
不同物种的进化是自然选择的结果。
As a result of the heavy fog, all flights have been delayed.
由于雾太大，所有航班都延误了。