affectとは　意味・定義・例文

Verb 動詞

1. work chemically on

～に作用する

Acids affects metal but not gold.

2. work physically on; have a direct and often harmful effect on

～に(直接的に有害な)影響を及ぼす

Smoking affects your health.
Some plants are quickly affected by cold.
There is nothing on earth that is not affected by the sun.

3. work emotionally on; touch or disturb the emotions of

～を感動させる; ～を刺激する; ～を狼狽させる; ～を悲しませる; ～を感化する

She was much affected by the sad news.
The death of his daughter affected him deeply.
I was deeply affected by Beethoven's symphonies.

4. cause disease or infection in; attack or infect

～を冒す

The disease affected his brain.
Cancer affected his lung.
My grandmother was affects by rheumatism.

affect²

Verb 動詞

1. tend to by nature; tend to assume

～になりやすい

Drop of a liquid affect a round figure.

2. assume the manner of; imitate

～を(気取って)真似る

She affects an Oxford accent.
He affects Silicon Valley.

3. pretend to have, feel, or do something that you do not; simulate

～を装う, ～のふりをする

He affected ignorance[innocence, indifference, ...].
She affected a haughty manner.
He affected to be deaf.

4. begin or prefer to have, use, or wear something in a way that is intended to attract attention; assume

～し始める, ～を好んでする

She affects a Hollywood style of dress.