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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionaryin·flu·ence I \ˈin-ˌflü-ən(t)s, especially Southern in-ˈ\ noun ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin influentia, from Latin influent-, influens, present participle of influere to flow in, from in- + fluere to flow — more at fluid DATE 14th century1. a. an ethereal fluid held to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of humans b. an emanation of occult power held to derive from stars2. an emanation of spiritual or moral force3. a. the act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command b. corrupt interference with authority for personal gain4. the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : sway5. one that exerts influence • • •- under the influenceSynonyms. influence, authority, prestige, weight, credit mean power exerted over the minds or behavior of others. influence may apply to a force exercised and received consciously or unconsciously used her influence to get the bill passed authority implies the power of winning devotion or allegiance or of compelling acceptance and belief his opinions lacked authority prestige implies the ascendancy given by conspicuous excellence or reputation for superiority the prestige of the newspaper weight implies measurable or decisive influence in determining acts or choices their wishes obviously carried much weight credit suggests influence that arises from the confidence of others his credit with the press II transitive verb (-enced ; -enc·ing) DATE 16581. to affect or alter by indirect or intangible means : sway2. to have an effect on the condition or development of : modifySynonyms: see affect• in·flu·ence·able \-ən(t)-sə-bəl\ adjectiveEnglish Etymologyinfluence late 14c., an astrological term, "streaming ethereal power from the stars acting upon character or destiny of men," from O.Frhttp://O.Fr.influence "emanation from the stars that acts upon one's character and destiny" (13c.), also "a flow of water," from M.L.influentia "a flowing in" (also used in the astrological sense), from L. influentem (nom. influens), prp. of influere "to flow into," from in- "in" + fluere "to flow" (see fluent). Meaning "exercise of personal power by human beings" is from mid-15c.; meaning "exertion of unseen influence by persons" is from 1580s (a sense already in M.L., e.g. Aquinas). Under the influence "drunk" first attested 1866.Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7☞ influencein·flu·ence / 5influEns / noun1. [U, C] ~ (on / upon sb / sth) the effect that sb / sth has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that sth works or develops 影响；作用: to have / exert a strong influence on sb 对某人产生强大的影响 the influence of the climate on agricultural production 气候对农业生产的影响 What exactly is the influence of television on children? 电视对儿童究竟有什么影响？ 2. [U] ~ (over sb / sth) the power that sb / sth has to make sb / sth behave in a particular way 支配力；控制力；影响力: Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. 她的父母对她不再有任何真正的约束力了。 She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. 她很有可能对经理施展她的影响力,给你弄份工作。 He committed the crime under the influence of drugs. 他是在吸毒后犯罪的。 3. [C] ~ (on sb / sth) a person or thing that affects the way a person behaves and thinks (对…)有影响的人(或事物): cultural influences 文化影响 Those friends are a bad influence on her. 那些朋友对她有负面的影响。 His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. 他的第一位音乐老师是他一生中对他影响非常大的人。 IDIOMS ▪ under the 'influence having had too much alcohol to drink 喝酒过多；醉酒: She was charged with driving under the influence. 她被控酒后驾驶。 verb1. to have an effect on the way that sb behaves or thinks, especially by giving them an example to follow 影响；对…起作用: ▪ [VN] His writings have influenced the lives of millions. 他的作品影响了千百万人的一生。 to be strongly influenced by sth 受到某事物的强烈影响 Don't let me influence you either way. 何去何从都别受我的影响。 ▪ [V wh-] The wording of questions can influence how people answer. 问题的措辞会影响人们的回答。 ▪ [also VN to inf] 2. to have an effect on a particular situation and the way that it develops 支配；左右: ▪ [VN] A number of social factors influence life expectancy. 诸多社会因素左右着人的预期寿命。 ▪ [also V wh-]Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of EnglishOxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishinfluence verb ADV. considerably, deeply, enormously, greatly, heavily, powerfully, profoundly, strongly This book influenced her profoundly. | increasingly | largely, mainly, primarily | partly, slightly | directly, indirectly Pressure from industry bosses has directly influenced government policy. | clearly, obviously, undoubtedly | actively | critically, crucially, decisively, significantly | inevitably | positively actions that positively influence health | adversely | unduly Try to be aware of external factors which may unduly influence your judgement. VERB + INFLUENCE seem to | attempt to, seek to, try to seeking to influence university appointmentsPREP. in Her parents tried to influence her in her choice of university. PHRASES be easily/readily influenced He was naive and easily influenced by his friends. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Editionn. Function: noun 1 power exerted over the minds or behavior of others FF1C;a person of great influence in national politicsFF1E; Synonyms: authority, credit, prestige, weight; compare PULL 2 Related Words: command, domination, dominion, mastery; ascendancy, dominance, eminence, predominance; consequence, importance, moment; ||drag, in, pull 2 Synonyms: PULL 2, clout, ||drag, in 3 Synonyms: EFFECT 3, impact, imprint, mark, repercussionn. Function: verb 1 Synonyms: AFFECT, carry, get, impress, inspire, move, strike, sway, touch 2 Synonyms: PREJUDICE 2, bias, prepossessWebster's Third New International Dictionary, UnabridgedSearch result show the entry is found in: line of influence , or sphere of influence , or undue influence , or corner influence , or under the influence , or influence fuse , or influence line , or influence machinein·flu·enceI. \ˈinˌflüən(t)s sometimes ə̇nˈf-\ noun(-s)Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin influentia, from Latin influent-, influens, present participle of influere to flow in, from in- in- (II) + fluere to flow + -ia -y — more at fluid1. a. : an ethereal fluid thought to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of men b. : a supposed emanation of occult power from stars c. obsolete : character or temperament due to such power2. : the exercise of a power like the supposed power of the stars :an emanation of spiritual or moral force3. obsolete : inflow, influx4. a. : the act, process, or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of tangible force or direct exercise of command and often without deliberate effort or intent < primitive men thinking that almost everything is significant and can exert influence of some sort — William James > b. : corrupt interference with or manipulation of authority for personal gain < influence may have had something to do with getting government money for the hotels — Marcus Duffield > < charges of corruption and influence peddling — Christian Science Monitor > c. : the exertion of force at a distance < tides are caused by the influence of the moon and sun >5. : the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : dominance, sway, ascendancy < under the influence of liquor > < you don't necessarily measure the influence of a religion by the number of churches it puts up — Green Peyton > < the intoxicating influence of the mountain air — W.S.Gilbert >6. : a person or thing that exerts influence < open water affected by continental influences — R.E.Coker > < Scotch-Irish, who still constitute the dominant influence, began to flow into the settlement — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania>7. : induction 4cSynonyms: authority, prestige, weight, credit: influence refers to power exerted over others, often through high position, strength of intellect, force of character, or degree of accomplishment, sometimes exercised unconsciously and felt insensibly, sometimes consciously or calculatedly brought to bear < as provost of the Swedish clergymen he exercised a quickening influence over all the Swedish congregations — G.H.Genzmer > < swept aside by the influence of the special interests bent on maintaining price levels against deflation — T.W.Arnold > authority signifies power resident in a person to command belief, acceptance, or allegiance, often through learning or wisdom < Aristotle's authority was so great, and the homocentric system which he had espoused became so enmeshed in literature, that his system had its followers throughout the Middle Ages — G.C.Sellery > < the personal authority [of Augustus] which, far more than any legal or constitutional device, was the true secret of his later power — John Buchan > < to face a good orchestra with inward and outward authority and assurance — J.N.Burk > prestige refers to the force of conspicuous excellence or of continued repute as superior, with resultant ability to command deference < the almost magical prestige that had belonged to the original humanists — Aldous Huxley > < Napoleon insisted on a strict etiquette. He was right. It was only by keeping up the fiction of grandeur that he could maintain his prestige — André Maurois > weight applies to power over or influence over others, often measurable and undeniable, and sometimes decisive < Mrs. Hawthorne's authoritative air was beginning to have some weight with him — Archibald Marshall > < men who take the lead, and whose opinions and wishes have great weight with the others — J.G.Frazer > credit applies to ability to influence arising from merit or favorable reputation < his position was distinctly stronger and once more he had shown his ability to handle a delicate situation to the credit of his government and himself — W.C.Ford > < the film was a success, with much of the credit going to the newcomer — Current Biography >•- under the influenceII. verb(-ed/-ing/-s)transitive verb1. : to affect or alter the conduct, thought, or character of by indirect or intangible means : sway < pilots … by listening to passengers who have influenced better judgment — Skyways > < economic and political factors that influence decisions by managers of European zones — R.S.Thoman >2. : to have an effect on the condition or development of :determine partially : modify < output was strongly influenced by the feelings of the worker about the job — Stuart Chase > < outdoor living has influenced the design … of furniture — N.C.Brown >3. obsolete : induce, infuseintransitive verbarchaic : to exert influenceSynonyms: see affect

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