Definition
效能 refers to the overall effectiveness, performance, or efficacy of a system, machine, drug, or organization. It is a formal, often technical term that emphasizes how well something achieves its intended purpose. Be careful not to confuse it with 效率 (xiào lǜ), which specifically means 'efficiency' (input/output ratio).
n.
efficacyeffectivenessperformance (of a system, machine, etc.)
Examples
- 效能30%。Zhè tái xīn shèbèi de xiào néng bǐ jiù xínghào tígāo le bǎi fēn zhī sānshí.The performance of this new equipment is 30% higher than the old model.
- 效能。Zhè zhǒng yàowù de línchuáng xiào néng yǐjīng dédào zhèngshí.The clinical efficacy of this drug has been confirmed.
- 效能。Gōngsī zhèngzài pínggū xīn guǎnlǐ fāng'àn de xiào néng.The company is evaluating the effectiveness of the new management plan.
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