ripple effect

noun
🔊/ˈrɪpl ɪfekt/
🔊/ˈrɪpl ɪfekt/
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  1. a situation in which an event or action has an effect on something, which then has an effect on something else连锁反应
    • His resignation will have a ripple effect on the whole department.他的辞职将会在整个部门中引起连锁反应。🔊🔊
    compare domino effectTopics Change, cause and effectc2