side-effect
🇬🇧 UK/saɪd-ɪ'fekt/🇺🇸 US
Definitions
n.
An unintended or secondary consequence of an action, drug, or process
副作用;附带后果
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.side-effect of medication药物副作用
- 2.common side-effect常见副作用
- 3.unwanted side-effect不良副作用
- 4.cause side-effects引起副作用
Example Sentences
- 1.
The medication was effective, but it caused unpleasant side-effects like nausea.
- 2.
One unexpected side-effect of the new policy was a sharp rise in unemployment.
- 3.
Drowsiness is a common side-effect of many antihistamines.