结果，效应，作用，影响：行为或动作所产生的结果

n.哈尔瓦克氏效应,效果; n.效果,效力

n.效应,效力,作用,效果,效力,效应

әˋfєkt,Iˋfєkt,є-; iˊfekt< ef.fect >
[常用字]
<<名词>>
1 结果
2 效用; 影响
The drug had an immediate effect on the pain.这药对止痛能立刻见效
The government's action had no effect on the trade imbalance.政府的措施对贸易的平衡没有产生任何效果
3 (科学上的) 假设; 现象
4 利益; 效益
used her words to great effect in influencing the jury她的话有益於影响陪审团
5 实施; 实行
a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow 新法规明日起开始施行
6 a. 效果
The lighting effects emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.灯光的效果强调出这出戏残酷无情的气氛
b. 特殊的印象
large windows that gave an effect of spaciousness大窗户给人宽广的印象
c. 刻意制造的印象
spent lavishly on dinner just for effect晚餐吃得很奢侈浪费只是为了面子上好看
7 意旨; 意义
He said he was greatly worried, or words to that effect.他说他十分担心, 大概就是那类的话
8 (常作 effects) 家产; 动产
<<及物动词>>
effect.ed, effect.ing, effets
1 招致
2 引起
3 完成
<<惯用语>>
in effect
实际上; 事实上; 总之;
testimony that in effect contradicted her earlier statement证词和她早先所说的话相互矛盾
<<名词>>
ef.fecter
<<形容词>>
ef.fecti.ble