"efficacy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 功效
• 效力

Definition

功效是指某物（如药物或方法）达成预期或想要效果的能力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于正式或学术场合，常见于科学、医学、研究（如“疫苗的功效”）。不用来形容人，适用于理想或受控条件下验证的效果。

Examples

The efficacy of the new drug was tested in the laboratory.

在实验室测试了这种新药的**功效**。

Scientists study the efficacy of vaccines before using them widely.

科学家会在广泛应用疫苗前研究其**效力**。

There is still debate about the efficacy of this method.

关于这种方法的**效力**仍有争论。

We're waiting for more data to confirm the efficacy of the treatment.

我们正在等待更多数据来证实这种治疗的**功效**。

Herbal remedies often lack clear evidence of efficacy.

草药疗法常常缺乏明确的**疗效**证据。

If the efficacy isn't proven, insurance companies won't cover the cost.

如果**功效**没有得到证实，保险公司不会承担费用。