affect
affect
af∙fect / əˈfɛkt ; əˈfekt /
◙verb [T]
1. to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone's situation
• 影响:
»the areas affected by the hurricane
受飓风影响的地区
»a disease that affects the central nervous system
影响中枢神经系统的疾病
»decisions whichaffectourlives
影响我们生活的决定
»Trading has beenadversely affectedby the downturn in consumer spending.
贸易受到消费支出回落的不利影响。
2. [usually passive] to make someone feel strong emotions
• 打动，使感动:
»We were alldeeply affectedby her death.
她的去世我们都深感悲痛。
3. [formal] to pretend to have a particular feeling, way of speaking etc
• 假装:
»As usual, Simon affected complete boredom.
和平时一样，西蒙装出无聊之极的样子。
»He used to affect a foreign accent.
他过去常假装外国口音。
