to no effect

to no effect
5. to good effect
(successfully) 效果良好
- The museum is using advertising to good effect. 这座博物馆的广告效果良好。
6. in effect
(practically speaking) 实质上；实际上
- That deal would create, in effect, the world's biggest airline. 事实上, 这一交易将催生全球最大的航空公司。
(operating) (法律、规定等)正在实行, 有效
- A severe weather warning is still in effect for parts of Britain. 英国部分地区的恶劣天气预警还没有解除。
7. to no effect
(unsuccessfully) 毫无效果
- Mr Charles complained, to no effect. 查尔斯先生投诉无果。
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to no effect
无效果,不灵验

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