result
result — 動詞
- resultpresent simple I / you / we / they
- results3rd person singular
- resulting-ing form
- resultedpast simple
1. To happen as a direct effect of an action, event, or situation that came before
導致；源自
因先前事件而自然發生
To happen as a direct effect of an action, event, or situation that came before it, creating a clear cause-and-effect link between the two.
The flooding resulted from weeks of heavy rain in the mountains.
洪水源於山區連續數週的暴雨。
result from + cause (noun phrase showing origin)
The company's losses resulted in the closure of two factories.
公司的虧損導致兩間工廠關閉。
result in + effect (noun phrase showing outcome)
Apinya's hard work at school resulted in a place at the university.
Apinya 在學校的努力讓她順利進入大學。
The argument between the neighbours resulted from a small misunderstanding about the fence.
鄰居之間的爭吵源於一道圍籬的小小誤會。
The peace talks resulted in a new agreement that both sides accepted.
和平會談促成了一項雙方都接受的新協議。
- arise
More formal; often used for abstract situations (problems, questions, doubts) rather than concrete events.
- stem
Suggests a clear origin or source; used with from (stem from).
- lead to
Covers the result in direction; slightly less formal and can be used with a person as subject.
- cause
Stronger and more direct; the cause is the grammatical subject, not marked by a preposition.
文法句型
result from + noun phrase (cause)
result in + noun phrase (effect)
用法筆記
Always intransitive — this verb cannot take a direct object. You must use from (to name the cause) or in (to name the effect). The subject is either the effect (with from) or the cause (with in).
常見錯誤
result — 名詞
- resultsingular
- resultsplural
1. a situation or event that happens as a direct outcome of an earlier action or ev
結果；後果
因某事而發生或出現的事物
a situation or event that happens as a direct outcome of an earlier action or event
The traffic jam was a direct result of the road repair work.
塞車是道路施工工程造成的直接結果。
direct result of [cause]
Higher test scores were one result of the new teaching methods.
考試分數提高是新教學方法的成果之一。
Global temperatures are rising as a result of pollution.
由於污染，全球氣溫正在上升。
The company's growth was the result of years of careful planning.
這家公司的成長是多年仔細規劃的結果。
A power cut can sometimes be a result of a storm damaging the wires.
停電有時是暴風雨損壞電線所造成的。
- consequence
more formal, often used for negative results
- outcome
focuses on the final situation rather than the causal link
- effect
emphasises the direct impact of a cause
- cause
the event or situation that makes something happen
文法句型
result + of + noun phrase
be + the result + of + noun phrase
as a result (of)
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' to name the cause. The cause comes after 'of' and the result comes before it: 'The flood (result) was a result of heavy rain (cause).'
常見錯誤
2. used in the fixed phrases 'as a result' and 'as a result of' to link an action o
因此
用於as a result片語連接因果
used in the fixed phrases 'as a result' and 'as a result of' to link an action or event to the thing that caused it
Jason missed the start of the meeting as a result of the traffic jam.
由於塞車，他沒趕上會議開頭。
as a result of [cause] linking consequence to cause
The match was cancelled as a result of the heavy snow.
比賽因大雪而取消了。
The ferry could not leave because of the storm; as a result, everyone waited till morning.
渡輪因暴風雨無法啟航，因此所有人都等到早上。
Quan forgot to back up his files and, as a result, lost all his work.
Quan 忘了備份檔案，結果失去了所有作品。
- therefore
an adverb used in the same way as 'as a result', more formal
- consequently
more formal, often used in academic writing
- thus
formal, used in written English
文法句型
as a result of + noun phrase
as a result + clause
with the result that + clause
用法筆記
This sense only appears in the fixed phrases 'as a result (of)' and 'with the result that'. Do not add an adjective before 'result' in this construction — 'as a direct result of' is possible, but 'as a good result of' is not natural.
常見錯誤
3. a noticeable positive effect that you achieve through hard work, effort, or a pa
成效
透過努力達到的理想效果
a noticeable positive effect that you achieve through hard work, effort, or a particular method — for example, a weight-loss plan that shows results, or a business strategy that produces good results
The new training programme began to show results after just two weeks.
新的訓練計劃才過了兩週就開始展現成效。
show results — collocation for noticing positive effects
The school's fundraising campaign achieved the desired result of building a new library.
學校的募款活動達到了預期成果——蓋了一間新的圖書館。
Gita tried several diets before finding one that produced real results.
Gita 試了好幾種飲食法，才找到一種真正有效的。
Mei practiced piano daily for months, and her effort finally got results at the competition.
Mei 每天練習鋼琴好幾個月，她的努力終於在比賽中看到了成果。
- failure
when no positive effect is achieved
文法句型
produce + results
achieve + results
get + results
show + results
用法筆記
Commonly used in the plural (results) to refer to visible positive changes. When used in the singular (a result), it often specifies a single goal: 'The desired result was lower costs.'
常見錯誤
4. the information or data produced by a scientific experiment, medical test, or la
檢測結果
科學實驗或醫學檢查得到的數據
the information or data produced by a scientific experiment, medical test, or laboratory analysis — such as a blood test showing infection levels, or a chemistry experiment revealing a chemical's properties
The lab results showed no signs of any infection.
檢測結果顯示沒有任何感染跡象。
lab results + show — medical test data
Sofia received her test results a week after the hospital visit.
Sofia 在就醫一週後收到了檢查結果。
The researchers published the results of their experiment in a science journal.
研究人員將實驗結果發表在科學期刊上。
A negative result on the pregnancy test means you are not pregnant.
驗孕棒出現陰性結果代表你沒有懷孕。
The blood test results came back normal, which was a relief to everyone.
血液檢查結果正常，大家都鬆了一口氣。
文法句型
result + of + noun phrase
results + show/indicate/reveal + that-clause
test/lab/experiment + results
用法筆記
Usually appears with a modifier (blood test results, lab results, experiment results). Common verbs: show, indicate, reveal, confirm, come back. 'Positive' and 'negative' are used to describe what was found, not whether the result is good or bad.
常見錯誤
5. the score, level, or letter the student is given after completing a test, exam,
考試成績
考試後得到的分數或等級
the score, level, or letter the student is given after completing a test, exam, or course
Students will receive their exam results by email in August.
學生將在八月透過電子郵件收到考試成績。
receive exam results — typical verb collocation
Layla was happy with her maths test result this term.
Layla 這學期對自己的數學測驗成績很滿意。
The school publishes all final exam results on its website.
學校在網站上公布所有期末考的成績。
Ezra's results improved a lot after he joined the evening study group.
Ezra加入晚間讀書小組後，成績進步了很多。
文法句型
exam/test + results
receive/get + results
publish/release + results
用法筆記
Usually plural (results) when referring to all the marks from a set of exams. Use singular (result) when talking about one specific test: 'Her result in the biology exam was excellent.'
常見錯誤
6. the final number or answer produced by a mathematical calculation
數學答案
數學計算得到的最終得數
the final number or answer produced by a mathematical calculation
Check your result by multiplying the two numbers together.
把兩個數字相乘來檢查你的數學答案。
check your result — verifying a calculation
The calculator showed a result of forty-two for that sum.
計算機顯示那道算術題的答案是四十二。
All three students got the same result for the algebra problem.
三名學生解那道代數題都得到了相同的答案。
If you add fifteen and nine, the result is twenty-four.
十五加九的結果是二十四。
文法句型
get + the + result
result + of + calculation
check + result
用法筆記
Usually singular. In school contexts, 'answer' is more common in everyday questions ('What is the answer?'), while 'result' is more formal or technical.
常見錯誤
7. the numbers or scores that are announced after a sports match, election, or comp
比分；得票
比賽或選舉後公布的分數或票數
the numbers or scores that are announced after a sports match, election, or competition, telling you who has won or lost and by how much.
Takeshi checked the match result on his phone as soon as the game ended.
Takeshi 在比賽一結束就用手機查看比分。
result + on + [device]
Hoa stayed up late to watch the election results come in on television.
Hoa 熬夜在電視上看選舉開票結果。
The final result showed that our school team won by just two points.
最終比分顯示我們學校的隊伍只贏了兩分。
Walid checked the football match result on his phone and cheered when his team won.
Walid 用手機查看足球比賽的比分，看到自己的隊伍贏了之後高興地歡呼。
When the result of the vote was announced, the room fell silent.
投票結果一宣布，全場頓時鴉雀無聲。
文法句型
result + of + noun phrase
the results + are + in
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form (results) even when talking about a single competition, because a match or election produces a set of numbers rather than one number.
常見錯誤
8. a winning finish in an athletic contest where a player or team beats their oppon
勝績
在體育比賽中贏得勝利
a winning finish in an athletic contest where a player or team beats their opponent instead of losing or drawing.
The team celebrated a famous result against the league champions last Saturday.
球隊上週六擊敗聯賽冠軍，創下一場著名的勝績。
result + against + [opponent]
Vinícius hoped for a good result in the semi-final next weekend.
Vinícius 希望下週末能在準決賽中獲得好成績。
Adaeze was proud of her result in the swimming competition last month.
Adaeze 為自己上個月在游泳比賽中的佳績感到驕傲。
Yuna's result in the chess tournament moved her up in the national rankings.
Yuna 在西洋棋比賽中的勝利讓她在全國排名中往上提升。
文法句型
result + against + opponent
result + in + competition
用法筆記
Common in British sports journalism and conversation. In American English, 'win' or 'victory' is more usual for this meaning.
常見錯誤
9. the official numbers that a company publishes showing its sales, earnings, or lo
財報；業績
公司定期公布的銷售或利潤數據
the official numbers that a company publishes showing its sales, earnings, or losses over a fixed period such as a quarter or a year.
Élise presented the quarterly results to the board of directors this morning.
Élise 今天早上向董事會簡報了季度財報。
collocation: quarterly results
The company's annual results showed a big increase in overseas sales.
該公司的年度財報顯示海外銷售大幅增長。
collocation: annual results
Faisal studied the financial results carefully before investing in the firm.
Faisal 在投資該公司之前仔細研究了財務業績。
Inês compared this year's results with last year to check the growth rate.
Inês 將今年的業績與去年相比，以檢查成長率。
文法句型
financial results
quarterly results
annual results
results + for + period
用法筆記
Typically appears in plural form. A single company may report results for multiple divisions or products, and the term is almost always used in the plural even when discussing a single reporting period.