| 单词 | to the effect that |
| 释义 | to the effect that to that effect (ALSO to the effect that) F0 used to express that what you are reporting is only a short and general form of what was really said: » She said she was unhappy, or words to that effect.» He said something to the effect that he would have to change jobs if the situation continued.Thesaurus+: ↑ApproximateWord partners for effect• ♯have/♯produce an effect• ♯experience/♯feel/♯suffer the effects• an ♯adverse/♯beneficial/♯profound/♯significant effect• the ♯desired effect• a ♯knock-on effect• the effect ♯of sth• an effect ♯on sb/sth• ♯to/♯with [devastating/no/little] effectMain Entry: ↑effect effect /ɪˈfekt/ noun (RESULT) B1 [C or U] the result of a particular influence: » The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on/upon the environment.» I tried taking tablets for the headache but they didn't have any effect.» I think I'm suffering from the effects of too little sleep.» She has a lot of confidence which she uses to good effect (= to her advantage) in interviews.→ SEE ALSO AFTEREFFECTS(Cf. ↑aftereffects)Thesaurus+: ↑Outcomes and consequencestake effectC1 to produce or achieve the results you want: » They had to wait ten minutes for the anaesthetic to take effect before they stitched up the cut.Thesaurus+: ↑Outcomes and consequencesfor effectF0 If you say or do something for effect, you intentionally do it to shock people or attract their attention: » I get the impression that she uses bad language in meetings for effect.Thesaurus+: ↑Making people sad, shocked and upsetin effectC2 in fact, or in practice: » So in effect the government have lowered taxes for the rich and raised them for the poor.Thesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unrealto that effect (ALSO to the effect that)F0 used to express that what you are reporting is only a short and general form of what was really said: » She said she was unhappy, or words to that effect.» He said something to the effect that he would have to change jobs if the situation continued.Thesaurus+: ↑ApproximateWord partners for effect• ♯have/♯produce an effect• ♯experience/♯feel/♯suffer the effects• an ♯adverse/♯beneficial/♯profound/♯significant effect• the ♯desired effect• a ♯knock-on effect• the effect ♯of sth• an effect ♯on sb/sth• ♯to/♯with [devastating/no/little] effectWord Builder:–Nouns: effect, effectiveness–Adjectives: effective, ineffective, ineffectual–Verbs: effect–Adverbs: effectively, ineffectivelyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have/produce an effect (on sb/sth)» The extra training has had a good effect on his performance.-lu. experience/feel/suffer the effect» We are all feeling the effect of tax rises.-lu. examine/measure/observe the effect» We are trying to measure the effect of pollution on wildlife in this area.-lu. counteract/lessen/reduce the effect» What can be done to lessen the effect of global warming?-lu. come into/take effect» The peace agreement takes effect on Friday.-lu. go into /put into effect» Tax increases will be put into effect next year.–Adjectives-lu. an adverse/damaging/harmful/negative effect» Wear high factor sun creams to avoid the damaging effects of direct sunlight.-lu. a catastrophic/crippling/devastating/disastrous/serious effect» The war has had a disastrous effect on the local wild life.-lu. a beneficial/positive effect» Having a child had a positive effect on her health.-lu. a big/dramatic/enormous/major/noticeable/profound/significant effect» Winning the prize had a dramatic effect on her life.-lu. an immediate/potential effect» The most immediate effect of the measure has been to drive up prices.-lu. a knock-on/ripple effect» The knock-on effects on the airline industry of the September 11th bombing were dramatic.-lu. a lasting/long-term effect» Nobody knows what the long-term effects of this oil spill will be.-lu. the desired effect» My hints about jewellery had the desired effect.–Determiners-lu. any/little/no effect» They decided that the drug had little effect on the condition.–Prepositions-lu. the effect of sth» The effect of my new exercise regime was to make me feel really fit.-lu. an effect on sb/sth» They are measuring the effect of wind on the earth's magnetic field.-lu. to/with (devastating, no, etc.) effect» The weapons were used with devastating effect.–Phrases-lu. cause and effect» It is often difficult to work out cause and effect.-lu. in effect» They told us in effect that the project would have to end.-lu. to good effect» While on duty, you must sure that your time is used to good effect.-lu. [something, plans, words, etc.] to that effect» Susanna said that she didn't know, or words to that effect.-lu. with immediate effect» The new pay rates will start with immediate effect.• • • Extra Examples:» Her words had a soothing effect.» This drug may have the effect of speeding up your heart rate.» I worry about the effect that violent films may have on children.» Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.» It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. |
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