首页英语词典effectiveeffective英英释义

effective

英[ɪ'fektɪv] 美[ɪ'fɛktɪv]
  • adj. 有效的,起作用的;实际的,实在的;给人深刻印象

英英释意


1. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect;
"an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
"effective teaching methods"
"effective steps toward peace"
"made an effective entrance"
"his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"
"an efficacious law"
2. able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively;
"people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw
"effective personnel"
"an efficient secretary"
"the efficient cause of the revolution"
3. works well as a means or remedy;
"an effective reprimand"
"a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
4. exerting force or influence;
"the law is effective immediately"
"a warranty good for two years"
"the law is already in effect (or in force)"
5. existing in fact; not theoretical; real;
"a decline in the effective demand"
"confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
6. equipped and ready for service;
"the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"