knock-on
US /ˈnɑːk.ɑːn/
UK /ˈnɑːk.ɑːn/
1.
连锁, 连带, 间接
causing other events or situations to happen one after another in a series
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The factory closure had a knock-on effect on local businesses.
工厂关闭对当地企业产生了连锁反应。
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A small change in policy can have huge knock-on consequences.
政策上的微小变化可能会产生巨大的连锁后果。