n a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
n. 结果, 结局, (论证的)要点
1. The upshot of the meeting was that we need to improve our communication.
会议的结果是我们需要改善沟通。
2. After much discussion, the upshot was a new plan that everyone agreed on.
经过许多讨论，结果是一个大家都同意的新计划。
3. The upshot of her research was a significant discovery in the field of medicine.
她研究的结果是医学领域的一个重要发现。