The prospective couple there had no decision-making authority, indeed no input at all in the negotiations that could eventuate in their marital union. 李媒婆很清楚的是,那些要成为夫妻的人没有任何的决定权,事实上对他们的婚姻的最终结果的协商也没有任何影响。
eventuate
“ -ate” ⌜ 表示使成为或具有某种特性的 - indicating to make or become ~ ⌟
If you time your moves to the upcoming phase of the business cycle, you position your enterprise to be in an advantageous position when the forecasted market conditions eventuate. 只要针对下一个景气循环阶段采取对应行动,等到预期的市场状况真正发生,企业就能够处在有利位置。