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to act on
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to affect
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action
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function
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activity
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impact
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result
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effect
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purpose
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intent
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to play a role
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corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization
这机器有什么作用啊?
What is the function of this machine?
做宣传的作用是要吸引更多客人关注。
The intent of advertising is to attract customers attention.
这瓶香油有减压的作用
This bottle of scented oil has a de-stress effect.
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