词组 | impact |
释义 | impact AC /ˈɪmpækt/ noun the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or somethingadjectivesa big/great/profound impact The internet has had a big impact on people’s shopping habits. | His impact was greater than that of the Beatles. | Losing her mother so young made a profound impact on her.a huge/enormous/massive impact Industry has made a huge impact on the environment we live in. | The impact has been enormous on people’s daily lives.a real impact informal (=big) The film made a real impact on cinema audiences.a major/significant/strong impact (=important) The war had a major impact on French domestic politics.little impact New technologies have had little impact on the overall level of employment.a minimal/negligible/minor impact (=very small and not important) The change in government had a minimal impact in rural areas of the country.a lasting impact (=one that lasts for a long time) Karen made a lasting impact on everyone she met.the long-term/short-term impact (=over a long or short period) Scientists are assessing the long-term impact of the floods.a negative/damaging impact also an adverse impact formal The impact on the environment of a new airport would be negative.a positive impact Cuts in interest rates should have a positive impact on spending.a disastrous/devastating impact (=very bad) His leg injury had a disastrous impact on his footballing career.an immediate impact The change in the law will have an immediate impact for consumers.the full impact of sth (=all the different effects) It will take some time for the full impact of the disaster to be understood.the potential/likely impact He’s studying the potential impact of climate change.an emotional/political/environmental etc impact Their mother’s death had a huge emotional impact on the children.verbshave an impact New technology has had a massive impact on our lives.make an impact The product quickly made an impact on the market.feel the impact of sth Many families are feeling the impact of rising food prices.assess/consider/examine the impact of sth Further studies are needed to assess the impact of GM crops on the countryside.reduce/lessen/soften the impact (=make it less severe or unpleasant) The chemical industry is looking at ways to reduce its impact on the environment.minimize the impact (=make it as little as possible) We need to minimize the impact of tourism on the islands.increase the impact Pictures and music will increase the impact of your presentation.prepositionsan impact on sb/sth We believe the smoking ban will have a massive impact on public health. |
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