起作用

起作用 [qǐ zuò yòng]

1. ■ （起影响） play a part (in):

他们对保卫和平起着越来越重要的作用。 They are playing an increasingly important part [role] in safeguarding peace.

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常用词组

1. ■ （产生效果）take effect:

很明显， 他的话在起作用了。 His words were taking effect, which was clear.

2. ■ （兼作） function:

有些英语形容词起副词作用。 Some English adverbs function as adjectives.