result
v.
arise from, originate in, be derived from; end in, finish in, culminate in
n.
effect, outcome, consequence
Result
A result is the final consequence of a
sequence of actions or events (broadly incidents and accidents) expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss, injury, disadvantage, advantage, gain, victory or simply a value. There may be a range of possible outcomes associated with an event possibly depending on the point of view, historical distance or relevance.
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result
Noun
1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
(synonym) consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot
(hypernym) phenomenon
(hyponym) offspring, materialization, materialisation
(derivation) leave, lead
2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
(synonym) solution, answer, resolution, solvent
(hypernym) statement
(hyponym) denouement
3. something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"
(synonym) resultant, final result, outcome, termination
(hypernym) ending, conclusion, finish
(hyponym) denouement
(derivation) ensue
4. the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
(synonym) resultant role
(hypernym) semantic role, participant role
Verb
1. issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy"
(synonym) ensue
(hypernym) prove, turn out, turn up
(hyponym) come
(derivation) consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot
2. result in; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
(synonym) leave, lead
(hypernym) bring about
(hyponym) lead
(verb-group) leave
(derivation) consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot
Result
(v. i.)
To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought, or endeavor.
(v. i.)
To leap back; to rebound.
(v. i.)
To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil.
(n.)
The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
(n.)
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation.
(n.)
A flying back; resilience.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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一举两得
yi4 ju3 liang3 de2
Obtaining two things in one act.
Getting two separate results in one go. Killing two birds with one stone. Compare with 一箭双雕 (yi2 jian4 shuang1 diao1) and 百发百中 (bai3 fa1 bai3 zhong4).
一箭双雕
yi2 jian4 shuang1 diao1
Shooting two hawks with one arrow.
Getting two separate results in one go. Killing two birds with one stone. Compare with 一举两得 (yi4 ju3 liang3 de2) and 百发百中 (bai3 fa1 bai3 zhong4).
事倍功半
shi4 bei4 gong4 ban4
To get half the result with twice as much effort.
Compare with 事倍功半 (shi4 ban4 gong4 bei4).
事半功倍
shi4 ban4 gong4 bei4
To get twice the result with half the effort.
Compare with 事倍功半 (shi4 bei4 gong4 ban4).
塞翁失马
sai4 weng1 shi1 ma3
The old man at the border lost his horse.
What looks like a bad ending may turn out to be good or at least better than it looks at first sight. A temporary loss may turn out to be a gain. A blessing in disguise.
异曲同工
yi4 qu3 tong2 gong1
Different tunes played with equal skill.
Obtaining the same result from different approaches.
满载而归
man3 zai4 er2 gui1
Return fully loaded.
To return with fruitful results. To return after a fruitful journey.
百发百中
bai3 fa1 bai3 zhong4
A hundred arrows, a hundred hits.
Every shot hits the target. Never failing. Compare with 一箭双雕 (yi2 jian4 shuang1 diao1) and 一举两得 (yi4 ju3 liang3 de2).
门可罗雀
men2 ke3 luo2 que4
It is possible to catch sparrows at the door.
Meaning that as a result of changed circumstances, few callers come to the door.