What does influence mean?

the power to affect how someone thinks or behaves to affect someone's decisions, behaviour, or development

How is influence pronounced?

UK /ˈɪnfluəns/, US /ˈɪnfluəns/.

/ˈɪnfluəns/

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影响；影响力

n. the power to affect how someone thinks or behaves

影响；影响力

v. to affect someone's decisions, behaviour, or development

影响

My older sister had a strong influence on me.

姐姐对我有很大的影响。

Advertising can influence children's food preferences, which makes responsible marketing particularly important for public health.

广告会影响儿童的食物偏好，因此负责任的营销对公众健康尤为重要。

名词后常接on；动词直接接宾语。

What does influence mean?: the power to affect how someone thinks or behaves to affect someone's decisions, behaviour, or development
How is influence pronounced?: UK /ˈɪnfluəns/, US /ˈɪnfluəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.