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impact
The word carries a sense of force, whether physical or metaphorical. In its literal sense, it is violent and sudden, evoking the image of a crash or a strike. In its figurative sense, it describes a change that is significant and noticeable. It differs from "influence" by suggesting a more immediate, powerful, or transformative result rather than a gradual shift. While widely used in business and academic settings to describe results (e.g., "social impact"), using the verb form "to impact" as a synonym for "affect" is sometimes viewed as overly corporate jargon by linguistic purists.
Countable when describing a physical collision ('The car survived two heavy impacts'). Uncountable when referring to the general influence or effect exerted on a situation ('This decision will have a huge impact on our future').
意味
The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
"The impact of the collision shattered the windshield."
A marked effect or influence on someone or something.
"The new law had a profound impact on small businesses."
To come into forcible contact with another object.
"The meteorite is expected to impact the lunar surface tomorrow."