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in effect
ef·fect E0048100 (ĭ-fĕkt′)n.1. Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result.2. The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result: The government's action had little effect on the trade imbalance.3. Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury.4. The condition of being in full force or execution; operativeness: a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow.5. a. Something that produces a specific impression or supports a general design or intention: The lighting effects emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.b. A particular impression: large windows that gave an effect of spaciousness.c. Production of a desired impression: spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.6. The basic or general meaning; import: He said he was greatly worried, or words to that effect.7. effects Movable belongings; goods.tr.v. ef·fect·ed, ef·fect·ing, ef·fects To bring about; make happen; cause or accomplish: effect a cure for a disease; effect a change in policy. See Usage Note at affect1.Idioms: in effect In essence; to all purposes: testimony that in effect contradicted her earlier statement. to the effect that With the general meaning that: He said something to the effect that he was sorry.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin effectus, from past participle of efficere, to accomplish : ex-, ex- + facere, to make; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.]
ef·fect′er n.ef·fect′i·ble adj.Synonyms: effect, consequence, result, outcome, upshot
These nouns denote an occurrence, situation, or condition that is produced by a cause or agent. Effect stresses the idea of influence or alteration: a drug whose main effect is to lower hypertension; increased erosion that was the effect of deforestation.
A consequence follows naturally or logically from its cause: a broken wrist that was the consequence of a fall; a reduction in crime that was the consequence of better policing.
A result is viewed as the end product of the operation of the cause: improved his grades as a result of better study habits; an experiment with an unexpected result.
An outcome more strongly implies finality and may suggest the resolution of a complex or lengthy process: The trial's outcome might have changed if the defendant had testified.
An upshot is a decisive result, often of the nature of a climax: "The upshot of the matter ... was that she showed both of them the door" (Robert Louis Stevenson).Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | in effect - exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"in force, effective, goodoperative - being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system" | | Adv. | 1. | in effect - in actuality or reality or fact; "she is effectively his wife"; "in effect, they had no choice"effectively |
Translationseffect (iˈfekt) noun1. a result or consequence. He is suffering from the effects of over-eating; His discovery had little effect at first. 結果 结果2. an impression given or produced. The speech did not have much effect (on them); a pleasing effect. 效果 效果 verb to make happen; to bring about. He tried to effect a reconciliation between his parents. 產生，導致 产生，导致 efˈfective (-tiv) adjective1. having power to produce, or producing, a desired result. These new teaching methods have proved very effective. 有效的 有效的2. striking or pleasing. an effective display of flowers. 顯眼的，效果好的 给人深刻印象的，效率高的 3. in operation; working; active. The new law becomes effective next week. 生效的 生效的efˈfectively (-tivli) adverb 有效地 有效地efˈfects noun plural1. property; goods. She left few personal effects when she died. 財產，財所有物 财物2. in drama etc, devices for producing suitable sounds, lighting etc to accompany a play etc. sound effects. 造戲劇效果的裝置(如聲光) 效果（如音响效果） efˈfectual (-tʃuəl) adjective successful in producing the desired results. He was not very effectual as an organiser. 奏效的 奏效的come into effect (of a law etc) to begin to operate. The law came into effect last month. 開始生效 开始生效for effect for the sake of making an impression. You don't mean that – you only said it for effect. 為了加深印象 为了加深印象in effect1. (of a rule etc) in operation. That law is no longer in effect. 生效中，實施中 在实行中，有效 2. in truth or in practical terms. In effect our opinions differed very little. 實際上 实际上put into effect to put (a law etc) into operation. He has begun to put his theories into effect. 實行，實施 实行，实施 take effect to begin to work; to come into force. When will the drug take effect? 起作用，開始生效 生效，奏效 in effect
in effect1. Basically; in actuality. In effect, Hannah's been managing our department this whole time, just without a fancy title.2. Having begun operating or taken effect. The new government has vowed to put several policies in effect, aimed at helping struggling citizens get by. The new law will be in effect on the first of January.See also: effectin effectproducing a particular effect; effectively. In effect, this new law will raise taxes for most people. This policy harms domestic manufacturers. In effect, all our clothing will be made in foreign countries.See also: effectin effect1. For all practical purposes, as in This testimony in effect contradicted her earlier statement. [Late 1500s] 2. In or into operation, as in This law will be in effect in January. Related phrases include go into effect and take effect, which mean "become operative," as in This law goes into effect January 1, or It takes effect January 1. Similarly, put into effect means "make operative," as in When will the judge's ruling be put into effect? [Late 1700s] Also see in force, def. 2. See also: effectin efˈfect in actual practice; in fact: They may seem different, but in effect, the two systems are almost identical.See also: effect in effect In essence; to all purposes: testimony that in effect contradicted her earlier statement.See also: effectLegalSeeEffectAcronymsSeeIEin effect
Synonyms for in effectadj exerting force or influenceSynonymsRelated Wordsadv in actuality or reality or factSynonyms |