outcome /ˈautkʌm/ n. ［c］ 结果，结局：the final outcome 最后结果；the inevitable outcome 必然的结果；the ultimate outcome of the strike 罢工的最后结果The summit did yield practical outcomes to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism. 高端会晤确实取得了实实在在的成果，减少了核武恐怖主义的威慑。