LEARNit Dictionary
influence
noun
/ˈɪnfluəns/
UK
/ˈɪnfluəns/
US
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
اثر, نفوذ, تأثیر
2
B1
the power that somebody/something has to make somebody/something behave in a particular way
تاثیر, نفوذ
He worked his way into a position of
power and influence
in the city.
Her parents no longer
have
any real
influence
over her.
It was claimed that lobbyists had
undue influence
on the prime minister.
She could probably
exert her influence
with the manager and get you a job.
She needs to use her influence with her party colleagues.
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs.
The country is beginning to expand its
sphere of influence
.
3
B1
a person or thing that affects the way a person behaves and thinks
تأثیر, نفوذ
She draws on her diverse cultural influences to express herself.
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life.
There seem to be several influences at work in
his writing.
Those friends are
a bad influence
on her.
verb
/ˈɪnfluəns/
UK
/ˈɪnfluəns/
US
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
to have an effect on the way that somebody behaves or thinks, especially by giving them an example to follow
تأثیر گذاشتن, اثر گذاشتن, اثرگذاری کردن
2
B1
to have an effect on a particular situation and the way that it develops
تأثیر گذاشتن, اثر کردن, نفوذ کردن, تأثیر گذاشتن بر روند
A number of social
factors influence
life expectancy.
The local climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream.
Many factors can influence the taste of wine.
Minor party candidates can
influence the outcome
of elections.
They are a campaign group that seeks to
influence
government
policy
on health.
The speed at which you eat strongly influences how much you want to eat.