side effect
noun [ C ] uk/ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/ us/ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/
C1 副作用
an unpleasant effect of a drug that happens in addition to the main effect
Does this drug have any side effects? 这种药有什么副作用吗？
C2 未曾预料的结果
an unexpected result of a situation
A side effect of the new law is that fewer people will take out insurance. 这项新法律的一个未曾预料的结果是购买保险的人少了。
- More examples
- His treatment had some nasty side effects.
- A side effect of the rise in house prices is that people are choosing to extend their existing dwellings.
- Nausea is a well-known side effect of this drug.