英検1級道場－2015-3英検1級単語問題の研究－傾向と対策
先日、resultとconsequenceとの違いについて話す機会がありました
そこで、徹底的に調べて理解を深めるための情報を集めました
参考になさってください
なお、こうした単語に関する話題は、マイベストプロの「単語力向上のために」というカテゴリーでまとめています
合わせて参考にしてください
https://mbp-japan.com/chiba/eiken/column/?jid=5008317☚これです
ChatGPTはこう答えました
他の辞書や参考書も調べたのですが、大筋で下記の内容でよさそうです
Great question! Both “result” and “consequence” talk about outcomes, but they differ slightly in tone and usage:
Result is neutral and can be positive, negative, or neutral.
Consequence often implies something negative or serious, especially when used in everyday speech.
Here are 5 short sentences for each to show the difference:
■Result
The experiment produced surprising results.
Hard work often leads to good results.
The exam results will be announced tomorrow.
His smile was the result of hearing good news.
The project’s success was the result of teamwork.
■Consequence
He broke the rules, and now he faces the consequences.
Pollution is a serious consequence of industrial growth.
She acted without thinking about the consequences.
War is often a consequence of political failure.
Driving drunk can have deadly consequences.
In short:
Use result for neutral or positive outcomes.
Use consequence when you want to stress seriousness, often negative effects.
