outcome

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++out·come /ˈaʊtkʌm/ W3 AWL noun [countable] RESULTthe final result of a meeting, discussion, war etc – used especially when no one knows what it will be until it actually happens 〔会议、讨论、战争等无法预知的〕结果，后果 SYN resultoutcome of It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election. 这次选举的结果无法预测。 People who had heard the evidence at the trial were surprised at the outcome. 在审判过程中听过证词的人都对此结果感到吃惊。► see thesaurus at result RegisterOutcome is slightly formal and is used mostly in writing. In everyday English, people are more likely to talk about what happened: outcome 稍显正式，多用于书面语中。在日常英语中，人们较多使用what happenedIt was impossible to predict what would happen in the election. 这次选举的结果无法预测。n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + outcome the final/ultimate outcomeThe final outcome of the investigation is still to be announced.The ultimate outcome of this controversy remains in doubt.a likely outcomeWhat is the likely outcome of the election?a possible outcomeWhen you throw a die, there are six possible outcomes.a successful outcomeHopes for a successful outcome to the war were fading.a positive outcome (=a good result)Everyone is hoping for a positive outcome to the talks.a happy outcome (=a good result, especially one that makes everyone happy)Adopting a child does not automatically result in a happy outcome.a satisfactory outcomeOur main aim is to achieve a satisfactory outcome for both parties.the desired outcomeThe desired outcome of most services is a satisfied customer.a favourable/unfavourable outcomeConsiderable progress has been made towards a favourable outcome.Discontinuing treatment too early may result in an unfavourable outcome.a learning outcome (=what someone is supposed to learn from something)It is important to set teaching objectives and learning outcomes.a policy outcome (=what happens when a particular policy is used)A number of factors affect policy outcomes.a treatment outcome (=what happens whan a particular medical treatment is used)Funding is provided to collect and analyze data on treatment outcomes.a health outcome (=how healthy someone is after using a particular treatment, system etc)the assessment of health outcomesverbshave an outcomeThe meeting had a very satisfactory outcome.affect/influence the outcomeDid coverage in the media affect the outcome of the trial?decide/determine the outcome (=be the thing that causes the final result)This move ultimately decided the outcome of the conflict.At the leadership elections today, it is their votes that will determine the outcome.predict the outcome (=say what the final result will be)It is too early to predict the final outcome of the survey.await the outcome (=wait for the final result)Medical science must await the outcome of proper international debate.

Examples from the Corpus

outcome• The talks had a better outcome than we had originally hoped.• Qualitative judgements are then derived from the positive or negative outcome of the quantities involved.• No outcome seems too impossible or, at least, unworthy of valiant effort.• The negotiations are continuing, and we are hoping for a positive outcome.• Criteria should not be a list of every possible outcome and / or process that is a component of total care.• Then we can allow ourselves to feel subjectively good about the outcome, whatever our objective achievement.• The patient's general health and fitness can also affect the outcome of the disease.• The campaign is still young, and the outcome could change drastically as it did four years ago.• And the outcome of all this was to go back to the basics.• At this point, I wouldn't even try to predict the outcome, but we're hoping for the best.• It's impossible to say for sure what the outcome of the election will be.• Whatever the outcome, I hope we remain friends.• Which outcome is better for society?• A win-win outcome is where all parties involved are successful in achieving their objectives.outcome of• factors that influenced the outcome of the war

out·come noun →REGISTER1 →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable

the meeting, Corpus war of a result discussion, final etc

outcome
out‧come W3 AC /ˈaʊtkʌm/

noun [countable]
the final result of a meeting, discussion, war etc – used especially when no one knows what it will be until it actually happens
   SYN result
    outcome of

It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election.

People who had heard the evidence at the trial were surprised at the outcome.
  REGISTER
    Outcome is slightly formal and is used mostly in writing. In everyday English, people are more likely to talk about what happened:
   ▪ It was impossible to predict what would happen in the election.

COLLOCATIONS

■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + outcome
   ▪ the final/ultimate outcome The final outcome of the investigation is still to be announced. | The ultimate outcome of this controversy remains in doubt.
   ▪ a likely outcome What is the likely outcome of the election?
   ▪ a possible outcome When you throw a die, there are six possible outcomes.
   ▪ a successful outcome Hopes for a successful outcome to the war were fading.
   ▪ a positive outcome (=a good result) Everyone is hoping for a positive outcome to the talks.
   ▪ a happy outcome (=a good result, especially one that makes everyone happy) Adopting a child does not automatically result in a happy outcome.
   ▪ a satisfactory outcome Our main aim is to achieve a satisfactory outcome for both parties.
   ▪ the desired outcome The desired outcome of most services is a satisfied customer.
   ▪ a favourable/unfavourable outcome Considerable progress has been made towards a favourable outcome. | Discontinuing treatment too early may result in an unfavourable outcome.
   ▪ a learning outcome (=what someone is supposed to learn from something) It is important to set teaching objectives and learning outcomes.
   ▪ a policy outcome (=what happens when a particular policy is used) A number of factors affect policy outcomes.
   ▪ a treatment outcome (=what happens whan a particular medical treatment is used) Funding is provided to collect and analyze data on treatment outcomes.
   ▪ a health outcome (=how healthy someone is after using a particular treatment, system etc) the assessment of health outcomes
■ verbs
   ▪ have an outcome The meeting had a very satisfactory outcome.
   ▪ affect/influence the outcome Did coverage in the media affect the outcome of the trial?
   ▪ decide/determine the outcome (=be the thing that causes the final result) This move untimately decided the outcome of the conflict. | At the leadership elections today, it is their votes that will determine the outcome.
   ▪ predict the outcome (=say what the final result will be) It is too early to predict the final outcome of the survey.
   ▪ await the outcome (=wait for the final result) Medical science must await the outcome of proper international debate.

THESAURUS

   ▪ result something that happens because of something else: The fire at the house was the result of a dropped cigarette. | Many people find that herbal remedies produce a good result.
   ▪ consequence something important that happens as the result of a decision or action: Global warming will have serious consequences for the environment. | Rising prices are the inevitable consequence of the grain shortage.
   ▪ repercussions the bad effects that happen later as a result of an event, often a long time afterwards: The economic crisis in the US is likely to have serious repercussions for the rest of the world. | The scandal could have major repercussions for his career.
   ▪ outcome the final result of a meeting, election, war etc: The final outcome of the election remained in doubt for several days. | So, what is the likely outcome for Spain?
   ▪ the upshot the final result of a situation, especially when this was unexpected: The upshot of all this was that the trial had to be delayed.
   ▪ the fruits of something literary the things that have been achieved as a result of someone’s efforts – used especially in the following phrases: He did not live to see the fruits of his labours. | They can now enjoy the fruits of their success.

out·come AW

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noun

the result or effect of an action or event 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。

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◆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。

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◆We are confident of a successful outcome. 我们相信会有圆满的结果。

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◆Four possible outcomes have been identified. 现已确定有四种可能的结果。

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<titled tranID="24" status="1">result</titled> consequence ◇ outcome ◇ repercussion

These are all words for a thing that is caused because of sth else. 以上各词均表示后果、结果。

result a thing that is caused or produced by sth else 指后果、结果：◆She died as a result of her injuries. 她因伤死亡。◆This book is the result of 25 years of research. 这本书是 25 年研究的结晶。
consequence (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. 这项决定可能对该行业造成严重后果。 NOTE 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. * consequence 最常用以指某种行为可能产生的负面结果，常与 adverse、dire、disastrous、fatal、harmful、negative、serious、tragic、unfortunate 等词连用。即使没有形容词修饰，consequence 也常含负面结果之义。
outcome 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 or outcome? 用 result 还是 outcome？

Result is often used to talk about things that are caused directly by sth else. * result 常指由另一事物直接导致的结果：◆Aggression is often the result of fear. 好斗情绪通常是恐惧所致。 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，此时，原因和结果之间的确切关系已不太明显：◆Aggression 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 通常是在事情过去之后谈及其结果，outcome 通常是在行动或过程之前谈及其可能产生的结果。

repercussion (rather formal) an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards 指一段时间后出现的间接的影响，通常指不良反响、恶果

Patterns

to have consequences/repercussions for sb/sth
with the result/consequence/outcome that…
a(n)/the possible result/consequences/outcome/repercussions
a(n)/the likely/inevitable result/consequences/outcome
(a/an) negative results/consequences/outcome/repercussions
far-reaching/serious results/consequences/repercussions
to have a result/consequences/an outcome/repercussions