单词 | to get a result |
释义 | > as lemmasto get a result (also results) b. A good or successful performance against an opponent, esp. in a sporting event; a favourable outcome. Frequently in plural: favourable or desired consequences. to get a result (also results): to secure the desired objective. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > effect, result, or consequence > [noun] > favourable or desired consequences result1837 society > leisure > sport > winning, losing, or scoring > [noun] > gaining points > good or favourable result result1973 1837 Home Missionary Oct. 89 The churches expect results too soon in the work of evangelizing this country. 1862 F. Bridges Hints to Mothers on Home Educ. iii. 52 The great error is to expect results, without taking the means to accomplish them. 1927 E. O'Neill Marco Millions iii. i. 167 I kept my nose to the grindstone every minute... And I got results. 1931 Punch 18 May (caption) The charming young gold~digger who expected results of an Aberdonian. 1973 E. Dunphy Only a Game? (1977) ii. 52 I think we will get a result at Preston. 2007 Evening Post (Nottingham) (Nexis) 20 Feb. 14 A tough-talking, quipping maverick who (sometimes) got results. < as lemmas |
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