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

短语
1.
类似的话, 有此效果
having that result or general meaning
示例:
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She said something to that effect, but I don't remember the exact words.
她说了些类似的话,但我记不清确切的词了。
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The manager issued a statement to that effect.
经理发表了一份类似的声明。
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