outcome

noun

1. 结果；效果
   the result or effect of an action or event
   1. We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
      我们在等待谈判的最终结果。
   2. 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。
   3. We are confident of a successful outcome.
      我们相信会有圆满的结果。
   4. Four possible outcomes have been identified.
      现已确定有四种可能的结果。

1. N-COUNT 结果；结局；后果
   The outcome of an activity, process, or situation is the situation that exists at the end of it.
   1. Mr. Singh said he was pleased with the outcome...
      辛格先生说他对这一结果感到满意。
   2. 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。
   3. ...a successful outcome.
      圆满的结局

1. Something approximating to a fair outcome will be ensured
   保证会有大致公正的结果。
2. Jockeys are forbidden to bet on the outcome of races
   职业赛马骑师禁止对赛马结果下注。
3. The outcome was still in doubt
   结果仍不确定。
4. There are many who believe that civil war will be the eventual outcome of the racial tension in the country
   有很多人相信，该国种族关系的紧张最终将导致内战。
5. 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。
6. Forecasters are hedging their bets about the outcome of this Saturday's Louisiana governor's race.
   预测家对本周六路易斯安那州州长竞选的结果骑墙观望，多手下注。
7. 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。
8. He wouldn't have accepted such an inglorious outcome.
   他本来不会接受这种不光彩的结局。
9. Experts say a 'yes' vote is still the likely outcome
   专家说结果仍可能是投赞成票。
10. 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。
11. Mr. Singh said he was pleased with the outcome
    辛格先生说他对这一结果感到满意。
12. 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。
13. 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。
14. 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？
15. We accept the outcome of the inquiry, without prejudice to the unsettled question of territorial waters.
    我们接受了调查结果，并没有使悬而未决的领海问题进一步恶化。
16. 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。
17. 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。
18. The outcome of that meeting could signal whether there truly exists a political will to begin negotiating.
    那次会议的结果会表明是否真正存在想要开始谈判的政治意愿。
19. The outcome of tomorrow's elections will be studied carefully as a signpost of voter intentions on the really big day this year
    明天的选举结果会被作为今年大选的选民意愿风向标来仔细研究。
20. He has staked his reputation on the outcome.
    他将自己的名声赌在了这个结果上。
21. These voters often determine the outcome of statewide elections.
    这些选民们往往决定着全州大选的结果。
22. 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。
23. 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。
24. Bankers are keeping a wary eye on the outcome.
    银行家们对结果保持高度警惕。
25. The outcome is a foregone conclusion.
    大局已定。
26. The outcome of this football game is a foregone conclusion.
    这场足球赛，谁胜谁负已成定局。
27. It would be premature to forecast the outcome.
    预言结果还为时过早。
28. It is yet premature to predict the possible outcome of the dialogue.
    预言这次对话可能有什么结果，现在还为时过早。
29. The outcome of the war is hard to foretell.
    战争胜负难以预卜。

  aftermath consequence outcome result【导航词义：后果】

  aftermath n. 后果，余殃

〔辨析〕强调灾难（如风暴、地震、战争等）留下的后果。

  consequence n. 后果，结果

〔辨析〕强调逻辑关系，多指不良结果。

  outcome n. 后果，结果

〔辨析〕侧重指预先不知道的结果。

  result n. 后果，结果

〔辨析〕普通用词，强调因为某事而引起的结果。

noun

1. something that results
   1. he listened for the results on the radio

   Synonym:    resultresultantfinal resulttermination

2. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
   1. the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
   2. his decision had depressing consequences for business
   3. he acted very wise after the event

   Synonym:    consequenceeffectresulteventissueupshot