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效力

xiào lì
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. effectiveness
  2. 2. positive effect
  3. 3. to serve (in some capacity)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

避免混淆“效力”和“效率”,前者指产生的效果或法律约束力,后者指单位时间的工作量。

Formality

常用于正式或法律语境,指药物、法律等的效力;口语中多使用“效果”。

Example Sentences

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合同一经签订,即具有法律 效力
Once the contract is signed, it becomes legally effective.

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