单词 | side-effect |
释义 | side-effect also side effect Word forms: side-effects 1. countable noun [usually plural] The side-effects of a drug are the effects, usually bad ones, that the drug has on you in addition to its function of curing illness or pain. The treatment has some unpleasant side-effects including skin rashes and headaches. Most patients suffer no side-effects. 2. countable noun A side-effect of a situation is something unplanned and usually unpleasant that happens in addition to the main effects of that situation. One side effect of modern life is stress. [+ of] An ability to understand and appreciate other cultures often has the welcome side-effect of making us less judgemental. Synonyms: spin-off, result, consequence, outcome Translations: Chinese: 副作用 Japanese: 副作用 |
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