to that effect
US /tə ðæt ɪˈfekt/
UK /tə ðæt ɪˈfekt/

1.
類似的話, 有此效果
having that result or general meaning
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She said something to that effect, but I don't remember the exact words.
她說了些類似的話,但我記不清確切的詞了。
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The manager issued a statement to that effect.
經理發表了一份類似的聲明。