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knock-on effect noun[ Cusually singular ] mainly UKuk /ˈnɒk.ɒn ɪˌfekt/ us /ˈnɑːk.ɑːn ɪˌfekt/ When an event or situation has a knock-on effect, it causes other events or situations, but not directly: 连锁反应 If one or two trains run late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire rail service.如果有一两列火车晚点,会进而影响整个铁路系统。 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Outcomes and consequences adverse effect adversely affected aftereffect aftermath age corollary end result exercise in something fallout first fruit implication ironic irony ramification repercussion resultant resultantly resulting sequel éclat |