效应
A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause, often used to describe a specific phenomenon or response.
Examples
3 of 5这种药物可能会产生一些副作用。
This drug may produce some side effects (literally 'side effect' using 效应 in specific terms).
经济学家正在研究这项政策的连锁效应。
Economists are studying the ripple effect of this policy.
心理学中的暗示效应非常强大。
The suggestion effect in psychology is very powerful.
Word Family
Memory Tip
效 (effect) + 应 (response) = An effect that occurs as a response to something.
Quick Quiz
由于____的存在，一个小小的错误可能导致巨大的灾难。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 蝴蝶效应
Examples
这种药物可能会产生一些副作用。
formalThis drug may produce some side effects (literally 'side effect' using 效应 in specific terms).
经济学家正在研究这项政策的连锁效应。
academicEconomists are studying the ripple effect of this policy.
心理学中的暗示效应非常强大。
academicThe suggestion effect in psychology is very powerful.
该品牌聘请明星是为了利用名人效应。
businessThe brand hired celebrities to leverage the celebrity effect.
这种现象被称为“蝴蝶效应”。
everydayThis phenomenon is known as the 'butterfly effect'.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
蝴蝶效应
butterfly effect
安慰剂效应
placebo effect
马太效应
Matthew effect
Often Confused With
效果 (result/effect) is the practical result of an action, while 效应 (phenomenon/effect) is used for scientific phenomena or complex patterns of reaction.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS academic reading passages about science, psychology, or economics.
Common Mistakes
Using '效果' for scientific terms like 'greenhouse effect' (should be 温室效应).
Memory Tip
效 (effect) + 应 (response) = An effect that occurs as a response to something.
Word Origin
Derived from '效果' (result) and '反应' (response).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
由于____的存在，一个小小的错误可能导致巨大的灾难。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 蝴蝶效应
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