3.to be to the effect that
letter, statement +大意是；意思是
He cited a Chinese proverb to the effect that you should never wish ill on your neighbour.他引用了一句中国谚语, 大意是不应对邻居心存恶念。
4.to come into effect
law, policy +实施；生效
The law came into effect last year.这部法律于去年生效。