upshot

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈʌpʃɒt/    美 /ˈʌpʃɑt/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The final result, or outcome of something.
    — Whatever might be the details of the proposition, that, he conceived, to be the result, or, in vulgar language, the upshot of it.
  2. A concise summary. US
    — I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.
  3. A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects. US
    — One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact.

词形变化

upshots plural

词源

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