■ noun
1》 the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
↘the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status.
↘a person or thing that achieves ~.
2》 archaic the good or bad outcome of an undertaking.
Origin
C16: from L. ~us , from succedere (see succeed ).
■ noun
1》 the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
↘the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status.
↘a person or thing that achieves ~.
2》 archaic the good or bad outcome of an undertaking.
Origin
C16: from L. ~us , from succedere (see succeed ).
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004