作用

(1)a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

(2)ある先行する現象に続く現象、またはある先行する現象を原因とする現象

(3)a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

(4)（人間の意志によってというよりも）自然の中に存在するもしくは自然によって作り出される過程

(5)(mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic"

(6)数学的手段による計算

(7)a relation such that one thing is dependent on another; "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"

(8)1つの事がもう1つの事に依存している関係

(9)causing something without any direct or apparent effort

(10)いかなる直接的または明白な努力なしに、何かを引き起こすこと