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起到
qǐ dào
Meaning
- to have (an effect); to play (a role)
Definition
起到指在某种过程中发挥某种作用或产生某种效果。
To play a role; to have an effect; to serve as.
Usage
通常用于说明某事物在特定情况下所发挥的作用，后面常跟具体的作用或效果。
Usually used to indicate the role something plays in a specific situation, often followed by the specific effect or function.
Examples
- 1 这个计划起到了重要的作用。 (This plan played an important role.)
- 2 他的建议起到了关键作用。 (His suggestion played a key role.)
- 3 这种方法起到了很好的效果。 (This method produced good results.)
- 4 教育在孩子的成长中起到了不可替代的作用。 (Education plays an irreplaceable role in children's growth.)
- 5 这次会议起到了统一思想的作用。 (This meeting served to unify thoughts.)
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