effect
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