to this/that/the effectMEANINGused when you are giving the general meaning of something, rather than the exact words 有这样的意思/有那样的意思/大意是 Jim told me to go away, or words to that effect. 吉姆叫我走开,或说了类似的话。
The letter said something to the effect that she was no longer needed. 信中表达的大意是,不再需要她了。
to this/that/the effect• We were ourselves considering whether we should introduce a Government Bill to this effect.• The other factor which contributed to this effect was his decision to become a broadcaster.• It is a person's or animal's contribution to the effect.• She made a note to that effect.• A proposal to this effect follows in Section 3.• This is because thick lithosphere will tend to be more resistant to the effects of heat conduction and penetrative magmatism.• I made a little speech to the effect that we are overjoyed to be in Sydney.• Does his eagerness amount to setting up a trust to that effect?
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