[N-VAR 可变名词]影响;效果;结果 The effect of one thing on another is the change that the first thing causes in the second thing.
[oft N of/on n]
Parents worry about the effect of music on their adolescent's behavior...
父母担心音乐对青春期孩子的行为所产生的影响。
The austerity measures will have little immediate adverse effect on the average Moroccan...
财政紧缩政策不会对普通的摩洛哥人产生直接的负面影响。
Even minor head injuries can cause long-lasting psychological effects.
即使是轻微的头部创伤也会对心理产生长期影响。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](刻意制造的)效果,印象 An effect is an impression that someone creates deliberately, for example in a place or in a piece of writing.
The whole effect is cool, light and airy.
整体效果很酷,轻松而随意。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]所有物;财产;遗物 A person's effects are the things that they have with them at a particular time, for example when they are arrested or admitted to hospital, or the things that they owned when they died.
[with poss]
[FORMAL 正式]
His daughters were collecting his effects.
他的女儿们当时正在整理他的遗物。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词](电影)特效,特技 The effects in a film are the specially created sounds and scenery.
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[VERB 动词]使发生;实现 If you effect something that you are trying to achieve, you succeed in causing it to happen.
[V n]
[FORMAL 正式]
Prospects for effecting real political change seemed to have taken a major step backwards.
实现真正政治变革的机会似乎变得更加渺茫了。
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See also:
greenhouse effect
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placebo effect
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ripple effect
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side-effect
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sound effect
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special effect
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Usage Note :
Note that the verb affect is connected with the noun effect. You can say that something affects you. Noise affects different people in different ways. You can also say that something has an effect on you ...the effect that noise has on people in factories.
注意动词 affect 和名词 effect 有关。可以说某件事影响了某人,用 affect,例如,Noise affects different people in different ways (噪音对不同的人会产生不同的影响)。也可以说某事对某人有影响,用 have an effect on,例如,the effect that noise has on people in factories (噪音对工厂里的人们产生的影响)。
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[PHRASE 短语]为了给人印象;为了吸引注意力 If you say that someone is doing something for effect, you mean that they are doing it in order to impress people and to draw attention to themselves.
[PHR after v]
Jock paused for effect, his eyes glinting over his glass as he took another drink...
乔克为了制造效果停下来又喝了口酒,他的眼睛在酒杯上方光芒闪烁。
The Cockney accent was put on for effect.
这伦敦腔是为了给人以深刻印象而故意装出来的。
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[PHRASE 短语]其实;实际上 You add in effect to a statement or opinion that is not precisely accurate, but which you feel is a reasonable description or summary of a particular situation.
[PHR with cl]
[vagueness]
That deal would create, in effect, the world's biggest airline.
事实上,这一协议将促成世界最大航空公司的成立。
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[PHRASE 短语]实施(计划);实现(想法) If you put ,bring, or carry a plan or idea into effect, you cause it to happen in practice.
[V inflects]
These and other such measures ought to have been put into effect in 1985.
这些以及其他类似的措施在1985年就应该开始实施了。
...a decree bringing into effect the political reforms adopted last month.
上个月正式通过的实施政治改革的法令
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[PHRASE 短语]开始实施/生效/有效 If a law or policy takes effect or comes into effect at a particular time, it officially begins to apply or be valid from that time. If it remains in effect, it still applies or is still valid.
[V inflects]
...the ban on new logging permits which will take effect from July...
将于7月生效的禁止颁发新伐木许可证的禁令
The decision was taken yesterday and will remain in effect until further government instructions.
该决定于昨天作出,在政府未有进一步指示前将一直有效。
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[PHRASE 短语]见效;开始起作用 You can say that something takes effect when it starts to produce the results that are intended.
[V inflects]
The second injection should only have been given once the first drug had taken effect...
只有第一剂药见效后才可进行第二次注射。
International sanctions were beginning to take effect.
国际制裁开始起作用了。
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[PHRASE 短语]产生良好效果/毫无成效 You use effect in expressions such as to good effect and to no effect in order to indicate how successful or impressive an action is.
[PHR after v]
Mr Morris feels the museum is using advertising to good effect...
莫里斯先生认为博物馆作的广告卓有成效。
Mr Charles complained, to no effect.
查尔斯先生投诉无果。
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[PHRASE 短语]大意是;大致是 You use to this effect ,to that effect, or to the effect that to indicate that you have given or are giving a summary of something that was said or written, and not the actual words used.
[n PHR]
A circular to this effect will be issued in the next few weeks...
接下来的几周内将发布一份大意如此的通告。
Legislation to that effect created fierce controversy both in Parliament and outside...
那类立法在议会内外都引起了激烈的争论。
He cited a Chinese proverb to the effect that you should never wish ill on your neighbour.
他引用了一个中国谚语,大意是不应对邻居心存恶念之类的。
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[PHRASE
短语
]立即生效/自…起生效 If you say that something will happen with immediate effect or with effect from a particular time, you mean that it will begin to apply or be valid immediately or from the stated time.
[PHR after v]
[BRIT 英]
[mainly FORMAL 主正式]
We are now resuming relations with Syria with immediate effect...
我们即刻起与叙利亚恢复关系。
The price of the Saturday edition is going up with effect from 3 November.
自11月3日起,周六版价格将上调。
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cause and effect→see:
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ef·fect★/ɪˈfekt; NAmEɪˈfekt/
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effecteffectseffectedeffectingnoun★1★[countable , uncountable ]effect(on sb/sth) a change that sb/sth causes in sb/sth else; a result 效应;影响;结果◆the effect of heat on metal热对金属产生的效应◆dramatic/long-term effects巨大的影响;长期效应◆to learn to distinguish between cause and effect学会分清因果◆the beneficial effects of exercise锻炼的好处◆Modern farming methods can have an adverse effecton the environment. 现代农业耕作方法可能对环境造成负面影响。◆Her criticisms had the effect ofdiscouraging him completely. 她批评的结果是使他完全丧失了信心。◆Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects.她尽管备受磨难,但好像并未受到不利影响。◆I can certainly feel the effects oftoo many late nights. 我当然能感觉到熬夜太多产生的影响。◆‘I'm feeling really depressed.’ ‘The winter here has that effect sometimes.’“我真感到抑郁。”“这儿的冬天有时候就会产生这种影响。”◆I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect.我试图说服他,但却无济于事。☞language bank at
consequently
☞note at
affect
☞see also
greenhouse effect
,
knock-on
,
side effect
2★[countable , uncountable ]a particular look, sound or impression that sb, such as an artist or a writer, wants to create (艺术家或作家等所要创造的特定)外观,声响,印象,效果◆The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming.这幅画的总体效果气势磅礴。◆The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene.这种舞台灯光能产生月下景色的效果。◆Add a scarf for a casual effect.再围上一条围巾以显得随便些。◆He only behaves like that for effect(= in order to impress people).他那样表现不过是为了哗众取宠。☞see also
sound effect
,
special effects
3effects[plural ]( formal) your personal possessions (个人)财产,所有物,财物SYN
belongings
◆The insurance policy covers all baggage and personal effects.这份保险单为全部行李和个人财产提供保险。IDIOMS★bring/put sth into efˈfectto cause sth to come into use 使生效;实行;实施◆The recommendations will soon be put into effect.这些建议即将付诸实施。★come into efˈfectto come into use; to begin to apply 生效;开始实施◆New controls come into effect next month.下月开始实施新的管制措施。in efˈfect1used when you are stating what the facts of a situation are 实际上;事实上◆In effect, the two systems are identical.实际上,这两种系统完全一样。◆His wife had, in effect, run the government for the past six months.过去的六个月实际上是他的妻子在执政。2(of a law or rule 法律或规则)in use 在实施中;有效◆These laws are in effect in twenty states.这些法律在二十个州有效。take efˈfect1to start to produce the results that are intended 开始起作用;见效◆The aspirins soon take effect.阿司匹林药片见效快。2to come into use; to begin to apply 生效;开始实施◆The new law takes effect from tomorrow.新法令明日起生效。to the effect that… | to this/that efˈfectused to show that you are giving the general meaning of what sb has said or written rather than the exact words 大意是;意思是;有这个(或那个)意思◆He left a note to the effect that he would not be coming back.他留下一张字条,大意是他不回来了。◆She told me to get out—or words to that effect.她叫我滚开,或说了类似的话。to good, great, dramatic, etc. efˈfectproducing a good, successful, dramatic, etc. result or impression 富有成效;效果良好to no efˈfectnot producing the result you intend or hope for 毫无效果;毫无成效;不起作用◆We warned them, but to no effect.我们曾告诫过他们,但没起任何作用。with immediate effect | with effect from…( formal) starting now; starting from… 立即生效;从…起开始生效◆The government has cut interest rates with effect from the beginning of next month.政府已削减利率,从下月初起开始生效。verbeffectsth ( formal) to make sth happen 使发生;实现;引起◆to effect a cure/change/recovery产生疗效;引起变化;实现复苏☞note at
affect
ef·fect/ɪˈfekt; NAmEɪˈfekt/
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effect1 noun
effect2 verb
effectef‧fect1 /ɪˈfekt/ ●●●S1W1 noun
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1change/result [countable, uncountable] a change that is caused by an event, action etceffect on My parents’ divorce had a big effect on me.effect of the harmful effects of modern farming practices the long-term effects of the drug I could feel the effects of the thin mountain air. This ingredient also has the effect of making your skin look younger. A system failure has a knock-on effect throughout the whole hotel. the cumulative effect of human activities on the global environment A much lower dose of the painkiller can still produce the desired effect. In mental illness, there is a complex relationship between cause and effect. →
greenhouse effect
, side effect
► Do not confuse with the verb affect (=to have an effect on something).2put/bring something into effect to make a plan or idea happen: It won’t be easy to put the changes into effect.3take effect to start to produce results: The morphine was starting to take effect and the pain eased.4law/rulea)take effect/come into effect if a law, rule, or system takes effect or comes into effect, it officially startsb)be in effect if a law, rule, or system is in effect, it is being used now5with immediate effect/with effect from formal starting to happen immediately, or from a particular date: Hoskins is appointed manager, with immediate effect.6in effect used when you are describing what you see as the real facts of a situationSYN effectively: In effect, we’ll be earning less than we were last year.7to good/great/no etc effect used to show how successful an action is: We tried to wake him, but to no effect.8to this/that/the effect used when you are giving the general meaning of something, rather than the exact words: Jim told me to go away, or words to that effect. The letter said something to the effect that she was no longer needed.9idea/feeling [countable usually singular] an idea or feeling that an artist, speaker, book etc tries to make you think of or to feelSYN impressioneffect of Turner’s paintings give an effect of light.10for effect if someone does something for effect, they do it in order to make people notice: She paused for effect, then carried on speaking.11personal possessions effects [plural] formal the things that someone ownsSYN belongings: Don’s few personal effects were in a suitcase under the bed.12film [countable usually plural] an unusual or impressive sound or image that is artificially produced for a film, play, or radio programme →
sound effects
, special effect
COLLOCATIONSverbshave an effect on something/somebody· Eating junk food will eventually have an effect on your health.have the effect of doing something· The news had the effect of making everyone feel better.produce an effect formal· If we combine these sounds, they produce an effect that is almost jazzy.feel an effect (=notice it)· Small companies will feel the effect of the recession first.lessen/reduce an effect (=make an effect smaller or less severe)· The government must take action to reduce the effects of pollution.cushion the effect of something (=make it less bad)· Lower mortgage rates will cushion the effect of rising house prices.an effect lasts (=continues)· The effect of the drug lasts about six hours.an effect wears off (=gradually stops)· The effect of the anaesthetic was beginning to wear off.adjectivesbig/major· The teachers’ strike had a big effect on many schools.significant/substantial/marked (=quite big)· Global warming could have a significant effect on agriculture in many parts of the world.profound/powerful (=very big, in a way that changes someone or something significantly)· My father’s death had a profound effect on me.dramatic (=very big and sudden)· Taking the new drug had a dramatic effect on his health.small· The drugs have a relatively small effect on a lot of patients.negligible/minimal formal (=very small)· The advertising campaign had a negligible effect on demand.immediate (=quick and sudden)· The announcement had an immediate effect on stock prices.good· Inflation can sometimes have some good effects on the economy.positive/beneficial (=good, or helping someone or something in some way)· The incident had a very positive effect on his career.bad· Working too hard was beginning to have a bad effect on my health.negative/detrimental (=bad or harmful)· the negative effects of low rainfallharmful/damaging (=causing harm or damage to something or someone)· the harmful effects of drinking too much alcohol· Some of the effects can be quite damaging.visible/noticeable (=an effect that you can clearly see)· He drank five beers, but they did not seem to have any visible effect on him.the adverse effects formal (=the bad effects)· No one told them about the adverse effects of smoking marijuana.the long-term/short-term effect (=having an effect for a long or short time)· Many boxers suffer with the long-term effects of punches to the head.a knock-on effect (=an effect that is caused by something that has happened before)· The strike could have a knock-on effect at other airports.a cumulative effect (=the effect of many things happening one after the other)· The cumulative effect of these policies will be to push up inflation.the desired effect (=the effect you want)· His team talk had the desired effect because the team went on to win the game.the full effect (=the whole effect)· We won’t know the full effect of the tax changes until the end of the financial year.a calming/soothing effect (=one that makes you feel less angry, excited, or nervous)· His words seemed to have a calming effect on the crowd.THESAURUSeffect a change that is caused by an event, action etc: · The people in this area are still suffering from the effects of the famine.· The treatment had little or no effect.impact an effect that happens as a result of something important, especially a big and permanent effect: · Changes in technology have had a massive impact on the way we work.· the environmental impact of industrial activityinfluence the effect that something has on people’s opinions or behaviour, or on how something develops: · American television has had a big influence on popular culture in the west.· His ideas had a lot of influence at the time.side effect an unwanted and unplanned effect that something has – used especially about drugs and medical treatment: · Common side effects of the drug may include headaches and muscle pains.after-effects British English, aftereffects American English bad effects that continue for a long time after the thing that caused them: · A traumatic experience can have severe psychological after-effects.· the after-effects of the warrepercussions /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃəns $ -pər-/ the effects that happen later as a result of an event or decision, especially a range of effects that continue for a long time: · The scandal could have serious repercussions for her career.· The judge’s decision is likely to have important repercussions for future cases of this kind.a knock-on effect British English used when something has an effect on something, which then has an effect on something else: · Higher oil prices have a knock-on effect on other fuels.footprint the effect that human activities have on the environment, caused by using up its natural resources, pollution, waste etc: · Businesses all over the world must attempt to reduce their environmental footprint.· The house has a low carbon footprint (=it uses very little energy from carbon and therefore is good for the environment).
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formal to make something happenSYN bring about: Many parents lack confidence in their ability to effect change in their children’s behaviour. ► Do not confuse with the verb affect (=to have an effect on something).