1. | 产生预期结果的;有效的producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result |
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. 判处长期监禁可对违法者起到强有力的威慑作用。 | |
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. 阿司匹林药片治疗方法简便,效果却非常显著。 | |
drugs that are effective against cancer 治疗癌症的有效药物 | |
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. 我很欣赏她绘画作品中的色彩效果。 |
2. | [obn] 实际的;事实上的in reality, although not officially intended |
the effective, if not the actual, leader of the party 虽未居其位却实际上是党的领导人 | |
He has now taken effective control of the country. 他目前已实际上控制了这个国家。 |
3. | 生效的;起作用的coming into use |
The new speed limit on this road becomes effective from 1 June. 这条路的新限速规定自 6 月 1 日起生效。 |