the upshot
noun[S]
uk/ˈʌp.ʃɒt/us/ˈʌp.ʃɑːt/something thathappensas aresultof otheractions,events, ordecisions:
结局;结果Theupshotofthediscussionsis that there will be nolayoffs.讨论的结果是不会进行裁员。
the result of something
- resultHis firing was a direct result of his refusal to follow the employment policies.
- effectThe radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on the environment.
- consequenceFailure to do proper safety checks may have serious consequences.
- outcomeIt's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
- upshotThe upshot of the discussions is that there will be no further redundancies.
- end resultThe end result of these changes should be a more efficient system for dealing with complaints.
Outcomes and consequences
- aftereffect
- aftermath
- age
- be a monument tosomethingidiom
- bed
- end result
- fallout
- first fruit
- fruit
- implication
- in
- ironically
- knock-on effect
- repercussion
- resultant
- resulting
- reverberation
- ripple effect
- sequel
- side effect