effects
effects — 名詞
1. a change or event that happens because of something else that came before it, es
結果
因某原因而發生的變化
a change or event that happens because of something else that came before it, especially as a direct outcome
The new safety rules had an immediate effect on the number of workplace accidents.
新的安全規定對工作場所的意外事件數量立刻產生了效果。
the effect on [something]
Doctors are studying the long-term effects of this medicine on children.
醫生正在研究這種藥物對兒童的長期影響。
effect of [something] on [something]
Sofia noticed that the bright lights had a calming effect on the baby.
Sofia 注意到明亮的燈光對寶寶有安撫的作用。
The storm caused severe effects across the coastal towns, flooding dozens of homes.
暴風雨對沿海城鎮造成了嚴重後果，淹沒了數十棟房屋。
- result
more general term for what happens after a cause
- consequence
slightly more formal, often used for negative outcomes
- outcome
focuses on the final result of a process
- aftermath
specifically the result of a destructive or negative event
- cause
the thing that produces the effect
文法句型
the effects of [something] on [something]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the pattern 'the effect(s) of X on Y' to show causation. 'Effect' as a countable noun often pairs with 'have', 'produce', or 'cause'.
常見錯誤
2. the power or ability that a person, group, or situation has to shape events or c
影響力
影響局面的能力
the power or ability that a person, group, or situation has to shape events or change the way other people think or behave
The manager's opinion carries a lot of weight in hiring decisions at the company.
經理的意見在公司的招聘決策中有很大的影響力。
carries a lot of weight (collocation for influence)
Elena's words had a strong effect on the committee, and they agreed to fund the project.
Elena 的話對委員會產生了強烈的影響，他們同意資助這個計畫。
have a [adjective] effect on [someone]
Social media platforms now have an enormous effect on what young people think is fashionable.
社群媒體平臺現在對年輕人認為時尚的穿搭有巨大的影響力。
The professor's research had little effect on government policy despite its quality.
教授的研究雖然品質很高，但對政府政策的影響卻很小。
- powerlessness
lack of ability to influence
文法句型
have an effect on [someone/something]
用法筆記
In this sense 'effect' is typically uncountable (no article). Compare with sense 1 (result), where 'effect' is countable. Distinguish from 'influence', which is more common for interpersonal power dynamics.
常見錯誤
3. the particular feeling, look, or quality that something gives to the person who
印象
某物給人的感受或觀感
the particular feeling, look, or quality that something gives to the person who sees, hears, or experiences it
The dark curtains and soft lighting gave the room a very romantic effect.
深色窗簾和柔和的燈光讓房間呈現出浪漫的效果。
give a [adjective] effect
Arjun chose plain white walls to create a clean and modern effect in his studio.
Arjun 選擇純白牆壁，希望在他的工作室營造出簡潔現代的效果。
create a [adjective] effect
The photographer adjusted the lens to achieve a blurry effect around the edges of the portrait.
攝影師調整了鏡頭，使肖像照的邊緣產生模糊的效果。
Painted wooden signs outside the cafe produce a welcoming, old-fashioned effect.
咖啡館門口的木製彩繪招牌營造出溫馨復古的效果。
- impression
focuses on the mental or emotional response rather than visual quality
- appearance
more literal, about how something looks
- atmosphere
about the mood or feeling of a place
文法句型
[create/give/produce] a [adjective] effect
4. engineered sounds, images, or visual tricks used in films, television shows, the
視聽效果
電影遊戲中的人工聲光影像
engineered sounds, images, or visual tricks used in films, television shows, theatre, and video games to make fictional scenes feel real or exciting
The sound effects in the horror movie made everyone in the theatre jump.
那部恐怖片裡的聲音效果讓電影院裡的每個人都嚇了一跳。
sound effects + entertainment context
Haruki works at a studio that creates visual effects for animated films.
Haruki 在一間為動畫電影製作視覺效果的工作室上班。
visual effects as a job field
The video game won an award for its incredible lighting and explosion effects.
這款電玩遊戲因其令人驚嘆的燈光和爆炸效果而獲獎。
Old monster movies used simple camera tricks instead of computer effects to create their creatures.
早期的怪獸電影使用簡單的攝影手法而非電腦特效來創造怪物。
文法句型
sound effects
visual effects
special effects
用法筆記
Often used as the second word in compound phrases: sound effects, visual effects, lighting effects, computer effects. Compare with the idiom 'special effects', which refers specifically to the professional craft of creating these illusions for performance.
常見錯誤
5. the small personal items that someone owns and keeps with them, often referred t
財物
個人擁有的物品或財產
the small personal items that someone owns and keeps with them, often referred to in official or legal situations
The police returned the stolen effects to their owners after the case was solved.
案件偵破後，警方將被盜財物歸還給物主。
stolen effects / returned effects
When Deepa moved abroad, she left most of her household effects in storage with her cousin.
Deepa 搬到國外時，把大部分家當寄放在表弟的儲藏室裡。
household effects as belongings
Hotel guests should keep their valuable effects in the room safe during their stay.
飯店房客應將貴重物品存放在房間內的保險箱中。
The insurance form asked Jamal to list all personal effects lost in the fire.
保險理賠單要求 Jamal 列出火災中損失的所有個人物品。
- belongings
less formal, more common in everyday language
- possessions
broader, can include large items like houses or cars
- property
can include real estate as well as movable items
文法句型
[someone's] personal effects
用法筆記
Almost always plural. Frequently appears in formal or legal contexts: insurance claims, police reports, airport security. In everyday conversation, 'belongings' or 'things' sounds more natural than 'effects' for this meaning.
常見錯誤
6. the state of being active, functioning, or enforced according to a rule, plan, o
生效
處於運作或實施狀態
the state of being active, functioning, or enforced according to a rule, plan, or agreement
The new parking regulations came into effect on the first of March.
新的停車規定於三月一號開始生效。
come into effect
The contract was signed last week but will remain in effect until the end of next year.
合約上週簽訂，將持續有效至明年年底。
in effect (duration)
A ban on single-use plastic bags took effect across the whole province in June.
六月起，全省開始實施禁用一次性塑膠袋的禁令。
The old tax rules are no longer in effect, so businesses must follow the updated version.
舊的稅務規定已不再有效，企業必須遵守更新後的版本。
- inactive
not currently operating or applied
文法句型
in effect
come into effect
take effect
用法筆記
Only appears in fixed prepositional phrases: 'in effect' (currently active), 'come into effect' (start being active), 'take effect' (begin to apply). Do not use with an article: 'the effect is in operation' sounds unnatural.
常見錯誤
7. the intended aim or desired outcome that someone wants to achieve through a part
目的
行動想達成的目標
the intended aim or desired outcome that someone wants to achieve through a particular action or plan
The director left a message to the effect that the team should continue working on the project.
主管留了一則訊息，大意是團隊應該繼續進行這個專案。
to the effect that (paraphrasing speech/writing)
Kwame sent an email to that effect, confirming that he would not be renewing his contract.
Kwame 發了一封意思大致如此的信，確認他不會續約。
to that effect (confirming expression)
The manager said something to the effect that the budget would need to be cut by ten percent.
經理的說法大致是預算需要削減百分之十。
Kenji wrote a letter to the editor with the effect of changing public opinion on the issue.
Kenji 寫了一封信給編輯，目的是改變公眾對該議題的看法。
文法句型
to that effect
to the effect that
用法筆記
Primarily used in the fixed expressions 'to that effect', 'to the effect that', and 'with the effect of'. These are formal and more common in written than spoken English.
常見錯誤
effects — 動詞
1. to make something happen or bring it into existence through deliberate effort, e
實現；促成
透過努力使某事發生
to make something happen or bring it into existence through deliberate effort, especially something that requires planning or authority
The new director was hired to effect major changes in the way the school was run.
新校長受聘是為了對學校的管理方式進行重大改革。
effect changes / effect reforms (common pattern)
The treaty effected a lasting peace between the two countries after years of conflict.
這項條約促成了兩國之間歷經多年衝突後的持久和平。
Liam worked hard to effect a compromise between the two arguing departments.
Liam 努力促成兩個爭論不休的部門之間達成妥協。
The therapy effected a remarkable improvement in the patient's ability to walk.
這項治療使病患的行走能力有了顯著的改善。
- bring about
the most common everyday alternative
- achieve
focuses on reaching a goal through effort
- accomplish
emphasises completing a task successfully
- implement
used for putting a plan or system into action
- prevent
to stop something from happening
文法句型
effect + [something]
用法筆記
A formal verb that is much less common than 'achieve', 'accomplish', or 'bring about'. Use mainly in formal writing about policies, changes, or improvements. Do not confuse with 'affect' (to influence). The noun 'effect' is far more frequent than this verb.