in effect

phr

• ① 事实上,简直
  • In effect she has no choice.事实上,她没有选择的余地。
  • His answer was, in effect, a refusal.他的答复简直就是拒绝。

• ② (法律等)有效的,在实施中
  • The law is still in effect.这项法律仍然生效。