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effect

英[ɪ'fekt] 美[ɪ'fɛkt]
  • n. 影响;效果;作用
  • vt. 产生;达到目的

英英释意


1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;
"the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
"his decision had depressing consequences for business"
"he acted very wise after the event"
2. an outward appearance;
"he made a good impression"
"I wanted to create an impression of success"
"she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
3. (of a law) having legal validity;
"the law is still in effect"
4. a symptom caused by an illness or a drug;
"the effects of sleep loss"
"the effect of the anesthetic"
5. an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived);
"he just did it for effect"
6. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work