effect
意味: A result or consequence; an impression produced
'Effect' (noun) is a result or consequence of an action. Don't confuse it with 'affect' (verb meaning to influence). Common phrases include 'in effect' (basically/in practice), 'take effect' (begin to work), and 'special effects' (cinema techniques). As a formal verb, it means to bring about.
例文
- The new law will take effect from January. 新法律将于一月生效。La nueva ley entrará en vigor a partir de enero.新しい法律は1月から施行されます。새 법률은 1월부터 시행됩니다.
- The medicine had no effect on her symptoms. 这种药对她的症状没有效果。El medicamento no tuvo ningún efecto en sus síntomas.その薬は彼女の症状に効果がありませんでした。그 약은 그녀의 증상에 효과가 없었습니다.
- Smoking has a harmful effect on your health. 吸烟对健康有害。Fumar tiene un efecto perjudicial en tu salud.喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。흡연은 건강에 해로운 영향을 미칩니다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin 'effectus' meaning 'accomplishment, result', from 'efficere' (to accomplish, to bring about), from 'ex-' (out) + 'facere' (to make, to do). Entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
The effect/affect confusion is one of the most common errors in English. Remember: 'affect' is usually a verb (A for Action), while 'effect' is usually a noun (the End result). However, 'effect' can be a verb meaning 'to bring about' (effect change).
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