influence
influence — 名詞
1. the power to change what people think, how they act, or the way something develo
影響力
改變人或事物的能力；有影響的人或事物
the power to change what people think, how they act, or the way something develops; also anyone or anything that produces such an effect
Beatriz's father was the strongest influence on her choice of career.
Beatriz 的父親對她選擇職業的影響力最大。
collocation: strong influence + on
Yan grew up with parents who loved books, and that influence stayed with her.
Yan 的父母熱愛閱讀，那種影響力始終伴隨著她。
possessive: someone's influence
The music of the 1960s had a lasting influence on modern pop culture worldwide.
1960 年代的音樂對全球流行文化留下了深遠的影響力。
A good teacher can be a positive influence on students for many years.
一位好老師可以多年對學生產生正面的影響力。
Television has lost much of its influence over how people get their news.
電視在人們獲取新聞方面的影響力已大不如前。
- insignificance
the state of having no power to affect anything
文法句型
have + influence + on/over + noun phrase
a/an + adjective + influence + on + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often followed by 'on', 'over', or 'upon' to indicate who or what is affected. When used with an adjective and indefinite article ('a strong influence', 'a positive influence'), it can refer to a person.
常見錯誤
2. the quiet or gradual ability to shape someone's choices, beliefs, or actions wit
潛移默化
間接、無形中塑造選擇與行為的力量
the quiet or gradual ability to shape someone's choices, beliefs, or actions without using direct force or authority
Through the quiet influence of her grandmother, Meera began to enjoy cooking traditional dishes.
在祖母無聲的潛移默化之下，Meera 開始喜歡烹煮傳統菜餚。
collocation: quiet / subtle influence
The influence of online reviews on where people eat has grown enormously.
網路評論對人們選擇餐廳的潛移默化已大幅增長。
pattern: the influence of [sth] on [sth]
Under the influence of a skilled coach, the team completely changed its playing style.
在一位優秀教練的潛移默化之下，整個球隊完全改變了打法。
A child's habits are formed partly through the steady influence of family routines.
孩子的習慣有一部分是透過家庭日常規律的潛移默化而養成的。
文法句型
the + influence + of + noun phrase
through/by + the + influence + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense does not refer to a person ('a good influence'). It stays abstract, focusing on the indirect mechanism of shaping. Frequently appears in 'under the influence of' (without the drunk meaning) and 'by the influence of'.
influence — 動詞
1. to change the way someone thinks, behaves, or the direction in which something d
影響
改變人事物發展的方向或方式
to change the way someone thinks, behaves, or the direction in which something develops, often in a gradual or indirect way
The rising cost of living influenced Christopher's decision to move to a smaller city.
日益高漲的生活成本影響了 Christopher 搬到較小城市的決定。
pattern: influence + someone's decision
Salma's travels through Southeast Asia influenced the way she decorates her home.
Salma 在東南亞的旅行影響了她佈置家裡的方式。
pattern: influence + the way + clause
The committee's final choice was heavily influenced by public feedback from local residents.
委員會的最終選擇深受當地居民公眾意見的影響。
Parents often influence their children's attitudes towards money without realising it.
父母往往在不知不覺中影響孩子對金錢的態度。
The local climate strongly influences which crops farmers can grow in this region.
當地的氣候強烈影響農民在這個地區能夠種植哪些作物。
文法句型
influence + noun phrase
influence + how/where/what/whether + clause
be influenced by + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike 'affect', which can be neutral or negative, 'influence' often suggests a longer-term, more gradual process. Frequently used in the passive ('be influenced by'). Subject can be a person, an event, a condition, or an idea.
常見錯誤
2. to create videos, posts, or other online content regularly so that it shapes wha
引領
透過社群內容改變大眾的觀點或消費
to create videos, posts, or other online content regularly so that it shapes what a large audience thinks, buys, or admires
Vinícius influences his followers by sharing daily fitness routines on YouTube.
Vinícius 每天在 YouTube 上分享健身影片來引領他的粉絲。
pattern: influence + followers by + -ing
Big brands now pay popular creators to influence what teenagers spend their money on.
大品牌如今付費給熱門創作者，來引領青少年的消費方向。
Astrid started a lifestyle blog to influence people to adopt more sustainable habits.
Astrid 創立了一個生活風格部落格，希望引領人們養成更永續的習慣。
Ife's weekly cooking videos influence thousands of viewers to try dishes from West Africa.
Ife 每週的烹飪影片引領成千上萬的觀眾嘗試西非料理。
文法句型
influence + noun phrase (followers/audience/consumers)
用法筆記
This modern sense is tied to the 'influencer' economy. The object is typically an audience ('followers', 'consumers', 'viewers') rather than a single person. Common in marketing and social media contexts.