Effective

[ɪ'fektɪv] or [ɪ'fɛktɪv]

解釋/意思:

(adj.) existing in fact; not theoretical; real; 'a decline in the effective demand'; 'confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done' .

(adj.) 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' .

(adj.) exerting force or influence; 'the law is effective immediately'; 'a warranty good for two years'; 'the law is already in effect (or in force)' .

(adj.) 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' .

(adj.) works well as a means or remedy; 'an effective reprimand'; 'a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat' .

(adj.) ready for service; 'the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers' .

哈利整理--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(a.) Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.

(n.) That which produces a given effect; a cause.

(n.) One who is capable of active service.

(n.) Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.

整理:昆廷

同義詞及近義詞：

a. [1]. Competent, adequate, powerful, forcible, energetic, potent, cogent, sufficient, efficacious.[2]. Operative, active, efficient, effectual.

科林整理

同義詞及反義詞：

SYN:Powerful, conducive, operative, cogent, telling, able, potent, talented,efficacious, efficient, serviceable, effectual

ANT:Weak, ineffective, inconducive, inoperative, futile, nugatory

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