/əˈfekt ||; əˈfɛkt/verb[T] 1 make sb/sth change in a particular way; to influence sb/sth 影响: Her personal problems seem to be affecting her work. 她的个人问题目前似乎影响到工作。This disease affects the brain. 这种疾病影响到大脑。 ☞Look at the note at influence. 参看 influence 的注释。
2 to make sb feel very sad, angry, etc 使人非常悲伤、愤怒等: The whole community was affected by the terrible tragedy. 整个小区都为这件可怕的惨事感到悲伤。
Notice that affect is a verb and effect is a noun Smoking can affect your health. Smoking can have a bad effect on your health. 注意:affect 为动词而 effect 为名词:Smoking can affect your health. 吸烟会影响健康。 Smoking can have a bad effect on your health. 吸烟对健康会有坏影响。