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【English Corner 快樂英語角Week 139】

單元4. Tricky Words(容易混淆的字詞)

The online banking system offers a convenient and efficient way to check my savings account。(123RF)
The online banking system offers a convenient and efficient way to check my savings account。(123RF)
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單元4. Tricky Words(容易混淆的字詞)  

Efficient vs. Effective

● efficient

英譯:something or someone that works in a quick and organised way

解釋:有效率的

例句:
The online banking system offers a convenient and efficient way to check my savings account.(網路銀行提供我方便又有效率的方式,查詢儲蓄帳戶。)

● effective

英譯:something that gives you the results you want

解釋:有效(用)的

例句:
Taking this tablet is very effective for travel sickness.(吃這顆藥對暈車非常有效。)◇