butterfly effect
US /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ ɪˈfɛkt/
UK /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ ɪˈfɛkt/
名詞
蝴蝶效應
the phenomenon whereby a small localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere
範例:
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The theory of the butterfly effect suggests that even the smallest actions can have far-reaching consequences.
蝴蝶效應理論表明，即使是最小的行動也可能產生深遠的影響。
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One small decision can trigger a chain of events, illustrating the butterfly effect in action.
一個微小的決定可以引發一系列事件，這說明了蝴蝶效應的作用。