effectively
UK/ɪ'fektɪvlɪ/US/i'fektivli/
NGSL 2kIELTSB2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that produces the desired result.
有效地。
adv.
In effect; in practice (though not officially).
实际上；事实上。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedeffectiveout of, from
+
-lymake, do
=effectively
effective + -ly = 'in an effective manner.' Note the second sense 'in practice / in effect,' which drifts toward 'as good as': the deal effectively ended the dispute.
Common Collocations
- 1.work effectively有效工作
- 2.communicate effectively有效沟通
- 3.deal with effectively有效应对
Example Sentences
- 1.
Teams that communicate effectively get more done.
- 2.
The decision effectively ended the negotiations.