/ˈɪnfluəns ||; ˈɪnflυəns/verb [T] to have an effect on or power over sb/sth so that he/she/it changes 影响: You must decide for yourself. Don't let anyone else influence you. 你得自己拿主意，别让他人影响你。Her style of painting has been influenced by Japanese art. 她的画风受到日本艺术的影响。 Affect and influence are often very similar in meaning. Affect is usually used when the change is physical and influence is more often used to describe a change of opinion or attitude Drinking alcohol can affect your ability to drive. TV advertisements have influenced my attitude towards the homeless. affect和influence的意义很相近。affect一般指生理或物质上的改变，influence较多用于指看法或态度上的改变：Drinking alcohol can affect your ability to drive.喝酒可影响驾驶能力。·TV advertisements have influenced my attitude towards the homeless.电视广告改变了我对无家可归的人的态度。