in effect
US /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
UK /ɪn ɪˈfekt/
1.
实际上, 生效
in fact, although not officially stated or intended
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The new policy is in effect as of today.
新政策从今天起生效。
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He is, in effect, the manager, even though he doesn't have the title.
他实际上是经理，尽管他没有这个头衔。