No. 2,372 in Chinese
功效
Effectiveness; efficacy.
In a sentence
这种药物的功效在治疗感冒方面非常显著。
The efficacy of this medicine in treating colds is very significant.
Here, '功效' refers to the specific effectiveness or capability of the medicine.
她的研究成果具有广泛的社会功效。
Her research findings have broad societal benefits.
In this sentence, '功效' indicates the beneficial impact or effect of her research on society.
这种方法的功效尚未得到充分证明。
The effectiveness of this method has not been fully demonstrated.
'功效' in this case refers to whether the method yields the desired results or advantages.
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