No. 1,478 in Chinese
效应
"Effect" or "response to a stimulus."
In a sentence
蝴蝶效应在复杂系统中非常显著。
The butterfly effect is very prominent in complex systems.
The word '效应' (effect) is used to describe a particular phenomenon or consequence observed in systems when small changes or actions lead to significant outcomes later on. It represents a notable impact or result.
这种行为可能会产生不良的示范效应。
This behavior may produce a negative demonstration effect.
In this sentence, '效应' is used to describe the repercussions or influence of certain actions, specifically the illustrative effect that one instance might set as an example.
太阳的光和热是光伏效应的来源。
The light and heat from the sun are sources of the photovoltaic effect.
Here, '效应' refers to a scientifically explained phenomenon or mechanism, the 'photovoltaic effect,' which is an effect resulting from exposure to light.
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