result; outcome; consequence
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
result; outcome; final state
Refers to the final state or consequence of a process, event, or action.
The final result of this match was disappointing.
Our efforts yielded very good results.
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The good grades are the result of his hard studying.
conjunction
as a result; consequently; eventually
Used in the latter part of a sentence to introduce the outcome or consequence of a preceding condition or situation.
He rejected all advice, and as a result, he messed things up.
After repeated discussions, we ended up choosing the first plan.
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He argued for a long time, but eventually he still gave in.
verb
to kill; to finish off (someone)
archaicArchaic or literary usage, mostly found in historical novels or early vernacular (白话) texts. It is a violent euphemism.
The villain was eventually killed by the hero.
He wrote in the book that he finished off his opponent with one stroke of the blade.