effect

Meghatározások

1. Főnév

   A result of something.

   Példák

   • The effect of the storm was a ruined landscape.
   • The medicine had a strong effect on her.
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2. Főnév

   The impression or feeling that something gives.

   Példák

   • He added a joke for dramatic effect.
   • The empty, lonely place made the effect stronger.
3. Főnév

   The act of making something happen or work.

   Példák

   • The plan was put into effect immediately.
   • The new law will take effect next month.
4. Főnév

   The state of being in force, as a rule or law.

   Példák

   • The rule remains in effect until further notice.
   • The contract is in effect for two years.
5. Főnév

   A trick that creates a false impression, such as in a film.

   Példák

   • The effect of flying was very convincing.
   • The film is famous for its special effects.
6. Főnév

   A change added to the sound of an instrument.

   Példák

   • I use an echo effect to make the sound mysterious.
   • I just bought a couple of great guitar effects.
7. Főnév

   A scientific event or result, often named after its finder.

   Példák

   • The Doppler effect explains the change in pitch.
   • Scientists studied the placebo effect in the trial.
8. Főnév

   The influence that one thing has on another.

   Példák

   • The study looked at the effect of sleep on memory.
   • The drug had a good effect on patients.
9. Főnév

   The things that a person owns.

   Példák

   • Police returned his personal effects after the arrest.
   • The tenant must replace any broken furniture and effects.
10. Főnév

    The general meaning of what is said.

    Példák

    • He made a statement to the effect that he would resign.
    • She said something to that effect in the meeting.