[ti:Affect or Effect?]
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[00:01.60]This week we answer a question from Young-Ho in Korea.
[00:05.40]He writes, I really want to know the difference between "affect" and "effect."
[00:12.88]Dear Young-Ho, These are commonly confused words.
[00:17.76]Although they are spelled differently, they sound - and look - almost the same: affect and effect.
[00:25.48]But the one-letter difference makes a big difference.
[00:30.68]Let us start with "effect," E-F-F-E-C-T.
[00:36.40]"Effect" can act as a noun or, in rare cases, a verb.
[00:41.88]As a noun, "effect" means "a change that results when something happens."
[00:48.00]For example, The movie had a strong effect on my feelings.
[00:53.92]The use of internet sales had a good effect on our business.
[00:59.60]Another form of the word is the adjective "effective."
[01:03.96]It means "producing a result that is wanted."
[01:08.04]Medical experts, for example, tell us:
[01:11.20]Handwashing is very effective in removing germs.
[01:16.40]"Affect," A-F-F-E-C-T, is usually used as a verb.
[01:23.52]"Affect" means "to influence."
[01:26.24]In other words, affect means to act on or change someone or something.
[01:33.68]For example: She has back problems that affect her balance, so she has trouble walking.
[01:42.56]Remember our earlier example about the movie having an effect on one's feelings?
[01:49.72]We could also say: The movie affected me greatly.
[01:55.00]In this case, "affect" means to cause strong emotions.
[02:00.84]If you are still confused, just remember this:
[02:04.56]effect is usually a noun, and affect is usually a verb.
[02:10.36]And that's Ask a Teacher!
[02:12.72]I'm Jill Robbins. 更多听力请访问21VOA.COM