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by-product

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˈby-ˌproduct, byproduct /ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt $ -ˌprɑː-/ noun [countable]  1 TIsomething additional that is produced during a natural or industrial process 副产品by-product of a by-product of oil refining 炼油产生的副产品2 RESULTan unplanned additional result of something that you do 意外收获,额外收获;附带的结果by-product of Job losses are an unfortunate byproduct of the recession. 失业是经济衰退的不幸产物。 end product
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by-productSome theories may be such that behaviour that follows them is also neutral as a by-product.How people feel about facts is a by-product.Such experiences are not accidental by-products of complicated physical structures.Another by-product of space exploration is a growing awareness of this planet's fragile environment.That was Jack's introduction to tinnitus, the head noises which are a deeply distressing by-product of some forms of deafness.Turquoise, originally considered a mere by-product of copper mining, was vigorously promoted by Waddell's father, B.C.Law itself is the by-product of custom built up by habit.One of the by-products of the peace treaty was the growth of trade between the two nations.The cakes themselves are unintended by-products of the recipes.
From Longman Business Dictionaryby-productˈby-ˌproduct (also byproduct) noun [countable]1MANUFACTURINGsomething produced during the process of making something else, especially during an industrial processBran is a byproduct of the milling process.2something unexpected or unplanned that happens as a result of something else happeningThe fiscal crisis is a byproduct of the recession.
ˈby-ˌproduct nounChineseSyllable
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by-product
ˈby-ˌproduct , by‧prod‧uct /ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt $ -ˌprɑː-/ noun [countable]
1. something additional that is produced during a natural or industrial process
    by-product of
    a by-product of oil refining
2. an unplanned additional result of something that you do
    by-product of
    Job losses are an unfortunate byproduct of the recession.
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by-productBrE /ˈbaɪ prɒdʌkt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbaɪ prɑːdʌkt/ 🔊 nouna substance that is produced during the process of making or destroying sth else 副产品When burnt, plastic produces dangerous by-products. 塑料燃烧时产生出危险的副产品。🔊🔊a thing that happens, often unexpectedly, as the result of sth else 意外结果;副作用One of the by-products of unemployment is an increase in crime. 失业带来的一大恶果是犯罪率上升。🔊🔊