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    to the effect

    US /tu ði ɪˈfɛkt/

    ・

    UK /tu ði iˈfekt/

    B2
    prep. phr.Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
    He said something to the effect that he would arrive late.

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    Simulating the Evolution of Sacrificing for Family

    20:49Simulating the Evolution of Sacrificing for Family
    • but we're comparing the effect of the altruistic behavior to the effect of the other option, which is just running away and leaving both siblings to die.

      but we're comparing the effect of the altruistic behavior to the effect of the other option, which is just running away and leaving both siblings to die.

    • But we're comparing the effect of the altruistic behavior to the effect of the other option, which is just running away and leaving both siblings to die.

      But we're comparing the effect of the altruistic behavior to the effect of the other option, which is just running away and leaving both siblings to die.

    B1

    More young people are using AI chatbots. Is it safe? | Terms of Service

    24:25More young people are using AI chatbots. Is it safe? | Terms of Service
    • And the chatbot said something to the effect of, "Gosh, I could understand why some people would kill their parents," sort of intimating that he should be violent.

      And the chatbot said something to the effect of, "Gosh, I could understand why some people would kill their parents," sort of intimating that he should be violent.

    • And the chatbot said something to the effect of, gosh, I could understand why some people would kill their parents, sort of, you know, intimating that he should be violent.

      And the chatbot said something to the effect of, gosh, I could understand why some people would kill their parents, sort of, you know, intimating that he should be violent.

    A2

    Peter Joseph - Where are we now? - London 2009-07-25

    08:56Peter Joseph - Where are we now? - London 2009-07-25
    • There is no singular "they." In zeitgeist one, I describe the men behind the curtain to the effect of a specific niche of economics, the ones that control most government policy, and

      There is no singular "they." In zeitgeist one, I describe the men behind the curtain to the effect of a specific niche of economics, the ones that control most government policy, and

    • to the effect of a specific niche of economics

      to the effect of a specific niche of economics

    B1

    How To Do Blair Waldorf Hair by Hollie Kiernan: Hair With Hollie - S01E3/8

    03:44How To Do Blair Waldorf Hair by Hollie Kiernan: Hair With Hollie - S01E3/8
    • So it doesn't matter if you have a few stray bits at the front to kind of add to the effect.

      So it doesn't matter if you have a few stray bits at the front to kind of add to the effect.

    • So it doesn't matter if you see a few stray bits at the front, it kind of add to the effect.

      So it doesn't matter if you see a few stray bits at the front, it kind of add to the effect.

    B1

    Why Mark Cuban is Fed Up With Both Political Parties | Working Capital

    22:32Why Mark Cuban is Fed Up With Both Political Parties | Working Capital
    • And you've said something to the effect of you wake up every day thinking about the competition.

      And you've said something to the effect of you wake up every day thinking about the competition.

    • And you've said something to the effect of you wake up every day thinking about the competition.

      And you've said something to the effect of you wake up every day thinking about the competition.

    A2

    Why Apple’s Siri Is Still So Bad In The Age Of AI

    15:28Why Apple’s Siri Is Still So Bad In The Age Of AI
    • With Apple Intelligence, at least Apple's own technology, the goal is to be able to say something to the effect of, hey Siri, find the picture of my wife in a red dress.

      With Apple Intelligence, at least Apple's own technology, the goal is to be able to say something to the effect of, hey Siri, find the picture of my wife in a red dress.

    • With Apple Intelligence, at least Apple's own technology, the goal is to be able to say something to the effect of, "Hey Siri, find the picture of my wife in a red dress." To drive those queries are much smaller.

      With Apple Intelligence, at least Apple's own technology, the goal is to be able to say something to the effect of, "Hey Siri, find the picture of my wife in a red dress." To drive those queries are much smaller.

    B1

    公平金錢系統(1)!人類未來驚世巨變!經濟!

    07:25公平金錢系統(1)!人類未來驚世巨變!經濟!
    • But what I then notice is if I then do not have these things, I am disempowered to the effect that I have virtually no say in what happens to my reality because I do not have the tools to support myself.

      But what I then notice is if I then do not have these things, I am disempowered to the effect that I have virtually no say in what happens to my reality because I do not have the tools to support myself.

    • I am disempowered to the effect

      I am disempowered to the effect

    A2

    WATCH: Fed Chair Jerome Powell set to discuss interest rates

    49:56WATCH: Fed Chair Jerome Powell set to discuss interest rates
    • It's one of the principal reasons why I called for the review in a world where, where where policy rates are going to be closer to the effect of Lower bound, then just as a general matter, we need to be really strong on 2% inflation.

      It's one of the principal reasons why I called for the review in a world where, where where policy rates are going to be closer to the effect of Lower bound, then just as a general matter, we need to be really strong on 2% inflation.

    • More generally, though, the research you refer to essentially notes that in a world where you are closer to the effect of lower bound, it's why research kind of shows this.

      More generally, though, the research you refer to essentially notes that in a world where you are closer to the effect of lower bound, it's why research kind of shows this.

    B1

    Is free will a myth? | The Gray Area

    59:05Is free will a myth? | The Gray Area
    • You said something to the effect of, "We don't really change our minds,

      You said something to the effect of, "We don't really change our minds,

    • You said something to the effect of we don't really change our minds, but

      You said something to the effect of we don't really change our minds, but

    B1

    The Secret To "Great" Design Is Simpler Than You Think

    07:21The Secret To "Great" Design Is Simpler Than You Think
    • My son would probably know it, which says something to the effect of, "There's nobility in doing humble things well." And I really believe that.

      My son would probably know it, which says something to the effect of, "There's nobility in doing humble things well." And I really believe that.

    • Which says something to the effect of, there's nobility in doing humble things well.

      Which says something to the effect of, there's nobility in doing humble things well.

    A2