impact
/ˈɪmpækt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪmpækt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈim-ˌpakt/ (ame, mw) · /ɪmˈpækt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪmˈpækt/ (ame, ipa)
impact — 名詞
- impactsingular
- impactsplural
1. The force produced when two objects hit each other, especially when this causes
碰撞
物體相撞產生的力量
The force produced when two objects hit each other, especially when this causes damage or a violent reaction.
The airbags inflated on impact, saving the driver from serious injury.
安全氣囊在碰撞瞬間充氣展開，讓駕駛免於重傷。
collocation: on impact (at the moment of collision)
Samir checked the car door for signs of impact after the hailstorm.
Samir 在冰雹過後檢查車門是否有碰撞的痕跡。
The meteorite's impact threw up a cloud of dust visible for miles.
那顆隕石撞擊揚起了一團塵雲，數英里外都看得見。
Scientists measured the impact of the wreckage against the sea floor using sonar.
科學家利用聲納測量了殘骸撞擊海床的力道。
文法句型
on impact
the impact of [noun]
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'on impact' to describe what happens at the exact moment of collision.
常見錯誤
2. A noticeable change produced in a situation, person, or thing by a new developme
衝擊；影響
對人事物產生的強大作用
A noticeable change produced in a situation, person, or thing by a new development, event, or person.
The new policy had a major impact on local businesses across the region.
這項新政策對當地企業造成了重大衝擊。
collocation: have a(n) [adj.] impact on [noun]
Maeve's speech about climate change made a lasting impact on everyone present.
Maeve 關於氣候變遷的演說對在場所有人都產生了持久的影響。
collocation: make a(n) [adj.] impact
We are only beginning to understand the full impact of plastic pollution on ocean life.
我們才剛開始了解塑膠污染對海洋生態的全面衝擊。
Élise's mentor had a profound impact on her career choices after graduation.
Élise 的導師對她畢業後的職業選擇產生了深遠的影響。
- effect
the most neutral term; less forceful than impact
- influence
suggests gradual or indirect shaping over time
- consequence
emphasises a result that follows logically, often negative
文法句型
have an impact on [noun]
make an impact
用法筆記
Commonly modified by adjectives such as 'significant', 'major', 'profound', 'lasting', 'positive', 'negative'. The preposition 'on' (or 'upon') introduces what is affected.
常見錯誤
impact — 動詞
- impactpresent simple I / you / we / they
- impacts3rd person singular
- impacting-ing form
- impactedpast simple
1. To have a noticeable effect on something or someone, especially by changing the
影響；衝擊
對事物造成改變
To have a noticeable effect on something or someone, especially by changing the way they develop or behave.
Budget cuts will impact the quality of education in public schools.
預算削減將影響公立學校的教育品質。
transitive: impact + noun phrase (direct object)
Min's daily routine was heavily impacted by the construction noise next door.
Min 的日常生活深受隔壁施工噪音的影響。
passive: be impacted by [noun]
How will the new trade agreement impact small farmers across the region?
這項新的貿易協定將如何影響該地區的小農？
Antonia's illness impacted her ability to work for several months.
Antonia 的病情影響了她好幾個月的工作能力。
文法句型
impact + noun phrase
be impacted by [noun]
impact on [noun]
用法筆記
Some style guides prefer 'affect' over 'impact' as a verb in formal writing, but 'impact' is widely accepted in business, journalism, and academic contexts. The intransitive form with 'on' (e.g. 'impact on costs') is more common in British English than American English.