ef·fect1 /ɪˈfekt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1 change/result 改变/结果 [countableC, uncountableU]RESULT a change that is caused by an event, action etc 效应;影响;结果effect on My parents’ divorce had a big effect on me. 父母离婚给我带来了很大的影响。
effect of the harmful effects of modern farming practices 现代农耕方式的不良后果
the long-term effects of the drug 这种毒品的长期影响
I could feel the effects of the thin mountain air. 我能感觉到山上稀薄空气产生的影响。
This ingredient also has the effect of making your skin look younger. 这种成分还有使皮肤看上去更年轻的效果。
A system failure has a knock-on effect throughout the whole hotel. 系统故障会给整个酒店带来连锁反应。
the cumulative effect of human activities on the global environment 人类活动对全球环境日积月累的影响
A much lower dose of the painkiller can still produce the desired effect. 大量减少该止痛药的服用剂量依然能产生预期的效果。
In mental illness, there is a complex relationship between cause and effect. 精神疾病有复杂的因果关系。
→ greenhouse effect, side effectDo not confuse with the verb
affect (=to have an effect on something).
不要与动词 affect (影响)混淆。
2 put/bring something into effect EFFECT/INFLUENCEto make a plan or idea happen 实施计划;落实想法 It won’t be easy to put the changes into effect. 落实这些变革不会是件容易的事。
3 take effect to start to produce results 开始起作用;开始产生效果 The morphine was starting to take effect and the pain eased. 吗啡开始起作用,疼痛减轻了。
4 law/rule 法律/规则 a) take effect/come into effect if a law, rule, or system takes effect or comes into effect, it officially starts 生效/开始实施 b) be in effect if a law, rule, or system is in effect, it is being used now 在实施中,有效
5 with immediate effect/with effect from START TO HAPPEN, EXIST ETC formal starting to happen immediately, or from a particular date 立即生效/自…开始实行 Hoskins is appointed manager, with immediate effect. 霍斯金斯被任命为经理,此任命立即生效。
6 in effect IN FACTused when you are describing what you see as the real facts of a situation 实际上,事实上 SYN effectively In effect, we’ll be earning less than we were last year. 实际上,我们挣钱会比去年少。
7 to good/great/no etc effect EFFECTIVEused to show how successful an action is 效果良好/富有成效/毫无效果等 We tried to wake him, but to no effect. 我们想把他叫醒,但没有用。
8 to this/that/the effect MEANINGused when you are giving the general meaning of something, rather than the exact words 有这样的意思/有那样的意思/大意是 Jim told me to go away, or words to that effect. 吉姆叫我走开,或说了类似的话。
The letter said something to the effect that she was no longer needed. 信中表达的大意是,不再需要她了。
9 idea/feeling 想法/感受 [countableC usually singular]SEEM an idea or feeling that an artist, speaker, book etc tries to make you think of or to feel 〔艺术家、演讲者、书等给人的〕印象,感受 SYN impressioneffect of Turner’s paintings give an effect of light. 特纳的画表现出光的效果。
10 for effect if someone does something for effect, they do it in order to make people notice 为了引人注目 She paused for effect, then carried on speaking. 她略为停顿以吸引大家注意,然后继续演讲。
for effect• Dangerfield rolled his eyes for effect as he told the joke. 11 PERSONAL POSSESSIONS 私人物品effects [plural] formalOWN the things that someone owns 私人物品;个人财产 SYN belongings Don’s few personal effects were in a suitcase under the bed. 唐的几件个人物品在床下的手提箱里。
→ sound effects, special effectn COLLOCATIONSverbshave an effect on something/somebodyEating junk food will eventually have an effect on your health.
have the effect of doing somethingThe news had the effect of making everyone feel better.
produce an effect formalIf 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.
badWorking too hard was beginning to have a bad effect on my health.
negative/detrimental (=bad or harmful) the negative effects of low rainfall
harmful/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 效应;影响;结果The people in this area are still suffering from the effects of the famine. 该地区人民仍在遭受饥荒。
The treatment had little or no effect. 治疗几乎没起什么作用。
impact an effect that happens as a result of something important, especially a big and permanent effect 〔尤指大的、永久性的〕影响,作用Changes in technology have had a massive impact on the way we work. 科技变革对我们的工作方式产生了巨大影响。
the environmental impact of industrial activity 工业活动对环境产生的影响
influence the effect that something has on people’s opinions or behaviour, or on how something develops 〔对人的思想、行为或某事物发展产生的〕影响(力),作用American television has had a big influence on popular culture in the west. 美国电视对西方流行文化产生了很大影响。
His ideas had a lot of influence at the time. 他的观点在当时有很大影响力。
side effect an unwanted and unplanned effect that something has – used especially about drugs and medical treatment 〔尤指药物、疗法的〕副作用Common side effects of the drug may include headaches and muscle pains. 这种药的常见副作用可能包括头痛和肌肉疼痛。
after-effects British EnglishBrE, aftereffects American EnglishAmE bad effects that continue for a long time after the thing that caused them 后作用;后遗效应A traumatic experience can have severe psychological after-effects. 痛苦经历可能造成严重的心理后遗症。
the after-effects of the war 战争的后遗症
repercussions /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 持续影响;后果The scandal could have serious repercussions for her career. 这桩丑闻可能会对她的事业造成严重影响。
The judge’s decision is likely to have important repercussions for future cases of this kind. 法官的裁决可能会对今后此类案件的判决产生重要影响。
a knock-on effect British EnglishBrE used when something has an effect on something, which then has an effect on something else 连锁反应Higher oil prices have a knock-on effect on other fuels. 油价上涨对其他燃料产生连锁反应。
footprint the effect that human activities have on the environment, caused by using up its natural resources, pollution, waste etc 足迹〔指人类活动对环境造成的不良影响〕Businesses all over the world must attempt to reduce their environmental footprint. 全球企业都必须努力减少环境足迹。
The house has a low carbon footprint (=it uses very little energy from carbon and therefore is good for the environment). 这幢房屋的碳足迹很低。