side effect
US /ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/
UK /ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/
1.
副作用
a secondary, typically undesirable effect of a drug or medical treatment
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Drowsiness is a common side effect of this medication.
嗜睡是这种药物常见的副作用。
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Always read the label for potential side effects.
务必阅读标签以了解潜在的副作用。
2.
副作用, 附带影响
an additional, often unforeseen, consequence of an action or decision
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The new policy had some unexpected side effects on employee morale.
新政策对员工士气产生了一些意想不到的副作用。
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One side effect of rapid growth can be increased traffic congestion.
快速增长的一个副作用可能是交通拥堵加剧。