動詞 affect:

1. have an effect upon
   同義詞：affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch
2. act physically on; have an effect upon
   同義詞：affect
3. connect closely and often incriminatingly
   同義詞：involve, affect, regard
4. make believe with the intent to deceive
   同義詞：feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble
5. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
   同義詞：affect, impress, move, strike

形容詞 affecting:

1. arousing affect
   同義詞：poignant, touching

1. Pain affecting one half of the body.
   偏側痛影響身體某個半邊的疼痛
2. Widespread flooding is affecting large areas of Devon.
   洪水泛濫，淹沒了德文郡的廣大地區(qū)。
3. She is constantly under pressure and it is affecting her health.
   她經常負擔很重，因而影響了健康。
4. Leprosy is a kind of disease affecting the skin and nerves.
   麻瘋病是一種影響皮膚和神經的疾病。