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.
新法律將影響很多人。
to make someone become sick
The cold weather can affect your health.
寒冷的天氣可能影響你的健康。
to cause someone to feel sad or sorry
His words really affected me.
他的話真的觸動了我。
to pretend to feel or think something
She affected a cheerful mood.
她表現出一種愉快的心情。
to use something to impress others
He affects a fancy car to show off.
他故意擺出一辆豪華車來炫耀。