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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-derived
sidestem
+
-other
+
econnector
+
fecmake, do
+
tconnector
=side-effect

Common 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.

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