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effect

UK /ɪˈfekt/US /əˈfekt/

词源

源自拉丁语 'effectus'(完成、执行),经古法语 'effect' 进入英语,最初指'执行的行为',后发展为'产生的结果'。

noun

❶ 指某事物导致的结果或影响,强调由特定原因产生的变化或后果。

“The medicine had a positive effect on her health.”

(这种药物对她的健康产生了积极效果。)

“The new policy will take effect next month.”

(新政策将于下个月生效。)

同义词:result, consequence, impact

verb

❶ 指使某事发生或实现,通常用于正式场合表示完成或执行。

“The new manager effected many changes in the company.”

(新经理在公司实施了许多变革。)

“They are trying to effect a solution to the problem.”

(他们正试图实现问题的解决方案。)

同义词:accomplish, achieve, implement

常见短语

in effect — 表示实际上或事实上,用于说明某事物的真实状态或运作方式。

“The old rules are still in effect until the new ones are approved.”

(在新规则获批前,旧规则仍然有效。)

side effect — 指药物或行为带来的非主要、通常是不良的附带影响。

“This medication may cause drowsiness as a side effect.”

(这种药物可能导致嗜睡的副作用。)

to that effect — 表示大意如此或类似的意思,用于引述或概括某人的话。

“She said she was leaving, or words to that effect.”

(她说她要走了,或类似这样的话。)