become legally right or operative The new laws related to alcohol took effect early last month.
in effect
present and taking place
bring into effect
cause sth.to operate使生效;实现 The workers of this factory have put many new measures for health protection into effect.这家工厂的工人们实行了很多新的保健措施。 We must put this policy into effect.我们必须把这个政策付诸实施。
put/bring into effect
cause sth.to operate使生效;实现 The workers of this factory have put many new measures for health protection into effect.这家工厂的工人们实行了很多新的保健措施。 We must put this policy into effect.我们必须把这个政策付诸实施。
put into effect
cause sth.to operate使生效;实现 The workers of this factory have put many new measures for health protection into effect.这家工厂的工人们实行了很多新的保健措施。 We must put this policy into effect.我们必须把这个政策付诸实施。
to the effect that
to the import that; meaning大意是;含意是 I have received a cable to the effect that someone would come to see me.我收到一封电报,大意是说有人要来看我。
words to that effect
Idiom(s): words to that effect
Theme: MEANING
other words that have about the same meaning. • She told me I ought to read more carefully—or words to that effect. • I was instructed to go to the devil, or words to that effect.
sth to that effect
Idiom(s): sth to that effect
Theme: SIMILARITY
meaning something like that. (Informal.) • She said she wouldn't be available until after three, or something to that effect. • I was told to keep out of the house—or something to that effect.
have a bad effect
Idiom(s): have a bad effect (on sb or sth)
Theme: HARM
to be bad for someone or something. • Aspirin has a bad effect on me. • Cold weather has a bad effect on roses.
go into effect
Idiom(s): go into effect AND take effect
Theme: RULES
[for a law or a rule] to become effective. • When does this new law go into effect? • The new tax laws wont go into effect until next year. • This law takes effect almost immediately.
in effect|effect
adv. or adj. phr. 1. The same in meaning or result. The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gave yesterday.Helping your mother with the dishes is in effect earning your allowance. 2. Necessary to obey; being enforced. The coach says that players must be in bed by midnight, and that rule is in effect tonight. Synonym: IN FORCE.
into effect|effect
adv. phr. Into use or operation. The new rule was put into effect at once.The judge ordered the old suspended penalty into effect.
sound effects|effect|effects|sound
n. The noises made to imitate real sounds in a play, movie, or program. Greg agreed to plan the sound effects for the class play.The movie was good but the sound effects were not very true to life.
take effect|effect|take
v. phr. 1. To have an unexpected or intended result; cause a change. It was nearly an hour before the sleeping pill took effect. 2. To become lawfully right, or operative. The new tax law will not take effect until January.
to that effect|effect|to
adj. or adv. phr. With that meaning. She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect.When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know.
to the effect that|effect|to
adj. phr. With the meaning or purpose; to say that. He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep our jobs even if the factory were sold.The new governor would do his best in the office to which he had been elected.
to that effect With that basic or general meaning, as in He said he was very worried, or words to that effect. This term is also put as to the effect that when introducing a clause, as in She was a little vague but said something to the effect that she'd repay the loan very soon. [Mid-1600s]
An effect idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with effect, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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