No. 2,878 in Chinese
效力
"Effectiveness" or "efficacy."
In a sentence
这个协议在法律上具有效力。
This agreement has legal effect.
Here, '效力' specifically refers to the binding legal force or authority that the agreement possesses in the context of law.
最新的加密技术对提高网络安全性有很大的效力。
The latest encryption technology greatly enhances the efficacy of network security.
In this case, '效力' indicates the effectiveness or impact of the encryption methods in improving security.
他效力于一家国际知名的律师事务所。
He works for a renowned international law firm.
Here, '效力' means to work for or serve in a particular capacity, usually as an employee or member of an organization.
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