to the effect that的音标：to the effect that的英式发音音标为：[tu: ðə i'fekt ðæt]to the effect that的美式发音音标为：[tu ði ɪ'fɛkt ðæt]...

adv.大意是，以便...

The letter is to the effect that he will soon arrive.信的大意是说他不久就会来.He started early to the effect that he might get there by lunchtime.他很早动身以便可以在午饭之前到达那里.He left a note to the effect that he would not be returning.他留下一张字条...