effectual
英[?'fekt???l;-tj??l]
美[?'f?kt???l]
- adj. 奏效的；會應驗的；有法律效力的
英文詞源
- effectual (adj.)
- "producing an effect; having power to produce an effect," late 14c., Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis, from Latin effectus "accomplishment, performance" (see effect (n.)). Used properly of actions (not agents) and with a sense "having the effect aimed at" (effective is used of the thing done or the agent and means "having great effect"). Related: Effectually; effectualness.
雙語例句
- 1. They are almost as expeditious and effectual as Aladdin's lamp.
- 他們幾乎像如意神燈那么迅速有效.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 2. Quinine is an effectual preventive for malaria.
- 奎寧是有效的瘧疾預防藥.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
- 3. This is the only effectual way to secure our present and future happiness.
- 這是確保我們現在及以后都會幸福的唯一有效途徑。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. Physical compulsion or restraint was effectual, of course, while it lasted.
- 當然, 體罰和管束在施行的當時還是有效的.
來自英漢文學 - 紅字
- 5. The government should take effectual measures to combat unemployment.
- 政府應采取有效措施來對付失業問題.
來自辭典例句