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效率
xiàolǜ
Description
"效率"是指做事的速度和成果的比例。
"效率" refers to the ratio of speed to results in doing something.
如果一个人做事又快又好，我们就说他效率高。
If a person works quickly and well, we say their 效率 is high.
Meanings
效率xiàolǜ
efficiency; the ratio of results to time or effort
用这个方法工作，效率高多了。
Working with this method is much more efficient.
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Notes
- Etymology
效 means 'effect/result' and 率 means 'rate/ratio', literally 'rate of effect'.
- Nuance
often paired with 高 (high) or 低 (low); distinct from 效果 (effect).
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