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result - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：outcome (result)
result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
n.
Something that happens because of an earlier action or event. It is the direct outcome.
outcome
➕
/ˈaʊtkʌm/
n.
The direct effect or consequence of an earlier action or event.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'resultare': re- (back) + saltare (jump), meaning to jump back, i.e., an outcome.
💡 Mnemonic
Re- (again) + sult (jump) → what jumps back to you from an action.
📖 Example
As a result of her daily practice, Sarah became an excellent piano player.
As a result of her daily practice, Sarah became an excellent piano player.
🔗 Collocations
as a result – because of something that happened
the end result – the final outcome after a process
direct result – a consequence that follows immediately from an action
🔄 Synonyms
consequence (n.) – a result that follows from an action or condition
effect (n.) – a change that is a result of something
🚫 Antonyms
cause (n.) – something that produces an effect or result
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin 'resultare' (to leap back). In legal and scientific English since the 1500s, it denotes the final outcome of a process or experiment.
Meaning 2：score (result)
result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
n.
The score, rank, or conclusion you get after a test or competition. It tells you how well you did.
score
➕
/skɔːr/
n.
The numerical or letter grade obtained on a test, exam, or in a competition, indicating performance.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She checked the school website nervously to see her exam results.
She checked the school website nervously to see her exam results.
🔗 Collocations
exam results – the grades or scores from an examination
test result – the outcome of a test, often a number or letter
final result – the overall score at the end of a competition or course
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
resulting (adj.) – that follows as a result
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