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implication noun
⇨ resultresult noun ➡ 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 ⇨ cause verb ■ consequence / /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns; NAmE ˈkɑːnsəkwens/ [countable] (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 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 adverb ◆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。■ outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ / [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] (rather formal) 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 idiom (rather formal) 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。■ repercussion /riːpəˈkʌʃn; NAmE rɪːpərkʌʃn/ [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] (rather informal) 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 ...。 |