influentially
influentially — adverb
1. used for saying that an action or piece of writing strongly shapes other people'
used for saying that an action or piece of writing strongly shapes other people's opinions or decisions
Felix spoke influentially at the education summit, and three ministers adopted his proposal.
collocation: spoke influentially
The economist wrote influentially about housing policy, shifting public opinion across Britain.
collocation: wrote influentially
Gita argued influentially before the committee, and the regulation was withdrawn the next day.
When the scientist testified influentially at the hearing, the jury changed its understanding of the evidence.
- powerfully
emphasises force or strength rather than the effect of changing minds
- persuasively
narrower in scope — focuses on convincing through argument or reasoning
- authoritatively
suggests influence based on recognised expertise rather than the quality of the argument alone
- ineffectively
producing little or no effect on others
- weakly
without force or conviction
用法筆記
Typically used with verbs of speaking or writing (speak, write, argue, testify, campaign) to show that the action had significant impact. The adverb usually appears before the result clause rather than before the verb.
常見錯誤
influentially — adjective
- influentiallypositive
- more influentiallycomparative
- most influentiallysuperlative
1. having the power to shape what people think or how events develop, usually becau
having the power to shape what people think or how events develop, usually because of one's position, knowledge, or reputation
Sofia was named one of the most influential architects under forty by the design magazine.
superlative: most influential
Takeshi's influential research on battery technology led to cheaper electric cars across Asia.
The World Health Organization remains an influential voice in global disease prevention.
Devika's uncle was a highly influential figure in the publishing industry for over thirty years.
- powerful
broader — can refer to physical, political, or economic power, not necessarily the ability to shape ideas
- authoritative
suggests influence based on recognised expertise or official position
- prominent
focuses on being widely known rather than having impact on outcomes
- uninfluential
having little or no impact on others
- insignificant
too unimportant to affect anything
用法筆記
Used with nouns referring to people (figure, voice, critic, leader), organisations (body, institution, group), or abstract artefacts (book, speech, theory, study). Frequently modified by adverbs such as 'highly', 'politically', 'culturally', 'economically'.
常見錯誤
influentially — noun
1. a person whose opinions, ideas, or actions strongly shape what other people thin
a person whose opinions, ideas, or actions strongly shape what other people think or do
The summit brought together media influentials from more than thirty countries.
collocation: media influentials
Charlotte became a political influential after her grassroots campaign drew nationwide attention.
collocation: political influential
Religious influentials from the region met in Geneva to discuss interfaith cooperation.
The magazine's list of the city's top tech influentials included three university professors.
- influencer
less formal and more tied to social-media or marketing contexts
- power broker
emphasises political or behind-the-scenes power
- opinion leader
more specific — someone whose views shape public opinion in a particular field
- follower
someone who is influenced rather than someone who influences
用法筆記
Commonly preceded by a category noun (media, political, tech, cultural, fashion, religious) that identifies the domain of influence. Less formal alternatives include 'influencer', especially in social-media or marketing contexts.