effect
名詞
定義 effect 名詞
result(結果)
- B1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the consequence or outcome of a particular influence or action.
效果；影響；結果
The nuclear leak caused catastrophic effects on the surrounding environment.
核洩漏對周圍環境造成了災難性的影響。
I took some pills for the headache, but they didn't have any effect.
我吃了一些頭痛藥，但它們沒有任何效果。
I believe my health is suffering from the effects of insufficient sleep.
我相信我的健康正受到睡眠不足的影響。
operation(運作)
- C2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the state of being in operation or use.
實施；生效；運用
The current payment system will remain in effect until the lease agreement concludes.
目前的支付系統將持續生效，直到租賃協議結束。
When will the new traffic safety regulations come into effect?
新的交通安全法規何時生效？
The new salary increase will officially take effect starting in January.
新的薪資調漲將於一月正式生效。
片語 effect 名詞
- in effect
in reality or as a practical consequence
實際上；事實上
• This new policy will, in effect, make it harder for small businesses to survive.
這項新政策實際上會使小型企業更難生存。
- effects
Lighting, sounds, and objects created specifically for a stage production or film to simulate reality.
特效（劇場等）
• This film is worth watching solely for its spectacular visual effects.
這部電影值得一看，僅因其壯觀的視覺效果。
- take effect
to become active, operational, or have an impact; to begin to produce the intended results.
開始產生作用或效力；生效
• They had to wait ten minutes for the anaesthetic to take effect before they stitched up the cut.
他們必須等待十分鐘讓麻醉藥生效，才能縫合傷口。
- to that effect
Used to indicate that a statement is a summary or approximation of what was actually said, rather than a precise quotation.
大意是；話中含有…的意思
• She mentioned feeling disheartened, or something to that effect.
她提到感到沮喪，或是類似這樣的意思。
動詞
定義 effect 動詞
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to bring about or cause to happen; to accomplish.
促使發生；實現；完成
As a political faction, they are striving to effect a shift in our perceptions of the environment.
作為一個政治派系，他們正努力促使我們對環境的觀念發生轉變。
They hope to effect major changes in society.
他們希望實現社會的重大變革。
The leader is attempting to effect a peaceful unification of the nation.
這位領導人正試圖實現國家的和平統一。