influence/'ɪnflʊəns/

n. the power to have an effect on people or things

v. have an effect on the way sb/sth develops, behaves or thinks

n. [C; U] 影响：[influence on（或upon）sb/sth] His father has a strong influence on him. 他的父亲对他产生了很大的影响。

◇What's the influence of video games on children? 电子游戏对小孩的影响是什么？

v. [T] 影响：The novel has influenced the lives of millions. 这部小说影响了千百万人的一生。

构词in- + fluence （= flow流动）

同根 fluent

常犯错误

✗ My friend Jim influenced on me deeply.

✓ My friend Jim influenced me deeply. 我的朋友吉姆对我产生过很深的影响。