upshot

FREQ #45340

n. 结果, 结局, (论证的)要点

发音

US /ˈʌpʃɑt/
UK /ˈʌpʃɒt/

词形变化

upshots 复数 upshots

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The final result, or outcome of something.

  2. 2.

    A concise summary.

    美国

    I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.

  3. 3.

    A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.

    美国

    One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 6

issue event effect result outcome consequence

上位词 1

phenomenon

下位词 10

change wake influence response product impact branch harvest dent offspring

词源

Presumed from up- + shot, referring to the last shot in a match of archery.

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