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to affect
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影響を与える, 変化をもたらす
to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.
Transitive: to affect sth
Example
The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being.
The change in weather can affect people's moods and energy levels.
The economic downturn is expected to affect businesses across various sectors.
02
影響を与える, 病気にする
to cause illness or medical conditions in an individual
Transitive: to affect sb
Example
The flu virus can quickly affect individuals, causing symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue.
Mosquito bites can affect individuals with diseases such as malaria or dengue fever.
Certain lifestyle choices, like smoking, can significantly affect one's health.
03
見せかける, 装う
to display or express an emotion, attitude, or demeanor that is not genuinely felt
Transitive: to affect an emotion or attitude
Example
During the job interview, he tried to affect confidence, although he felt nervous inside.
She decided to affect happiness at the party, even though she was dealing with personal challenges.
In social situations, he would often affect interest in topics that did n't genuinely captivate him.
04
影響を与える, 感動させる
to produce an emotional or cognitive influence or impact on someone or something
Transitive: to affect sb
Example
The touching documentary about resilience and hope deeply affected the viewers.
The tragic news of a natural disaster can significantly affect communities, leaving residents in a state of shock and grief.
The heartfelt reunion scene in the movie deeply affected the audience, evoking tears of joy and nostalgia.
Affect
01
アフェクト, 感情
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
