side-effect
UK/saɪd-ɪ'fekt/US
Definitions
n.
An unintended secondary consequence, especially of a drug or action
副作用；附带后果
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedside + effect, where effect = ef- (out) + fect (facere 'do, make'): a result 'done out' of an action. A side-effect is a result produced off to the side — not the intended one.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.common side-effect常见副作用
- 2.unwanted side-effect不良副作用
- 3.cause side-effects引起副作用
- 4.side-effect of medication药物副作用
Example Sentences
- 1.
Drowsiness is a common side-effect of this medication.
- 2.
The policy had an unexpected side-effect on small businesses.
- 3.
Most side-effects are mild and disappear quickly.