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knock-on effect
noun[ Cusually singular ]
mainly UKuk /ˈnɒk.ɒn ɪˌfekt/ us /ˈnɑːk.ɑːn ɪˌfekt/
When an event or situation has a knock-on effect, it causes other events or situations, but not directly: 连锁反应
If one or two trains run late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire rail service.如果有一两列火车晚点，会进而影响整个铁路系统。
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