in effect

US /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
UK /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
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实际上, 生效

in fact, although not officially stated or intended

:
The new policy is in effect as of today.
新政策从今天起生效
He is, in effect, the manager, even though he doesn't have the title.
实际上是经理,尽管他没有这个头衔。