affect
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/əˈfekt/
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/əˈfekt/
to cause a change in someone or something
The new law will affect a lot of people.
新法律将影响很多人。
to make someone become sick
The cold weather can affect your health.
寒冷的天气可能影响你的健康。
to cause someone to feel sad or sorry
His words really affected me.
他的话真的触动了我。
to pretend to feel or think something
She affected a cheerful mood.
她表现出一种愉快的心情。
to use something to impress others
He affects a fancy car to show off.
他故意摆出一辆豪华车来炫耀。