zuò yòng

Translation

  • to act on
  • to affect
  • action
  • function
  • activity
  • impact
  • result
  • effect
  • purpose
  • intent
  • (suffix) -ation, -tion etc, as in 抑制作用[yi4 zhi4 zuo4 yong4], inhibition

Synonyms

Examples

  • 他在麻醉剂的作用下,他失去了知觉。
    He lost consciousness under the influence of the anesthetic.
  • 可能会引起视力模糊、呼吸急促等副作用
    Possible side effects include blurred vision and shortness of breath.
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