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规模效应 (Scale effect)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral, formal

How it works

This is a fixed expression comprising two nouns: '规模' (guīmó) meaning 'scale' or 'scope', and '效应' (xiàoyìng) meaning 'effect' or 'response'. Together, they form a compound noun referring to the economic or physical phenomenon where changes in scale lead to changes in output or efficiency.

Sample sentences

这家公司通过扩大生产，有效利用了规模效应。

By expanding production, this company effectively utilized the scale effect.

缺乏规模效应是许多小型企业面临的挑战之一。

Lack of scale effect is one of the challenges faced by many small businesses.

云计算的普及有助于实现更大的规模效应，降低IT成本。

The popularization of cloud computing helps achieve greater scale effects and reduce IT costs.

Quick facts

type:economic/business term

components_analysis:规模 (guīmó) refers to the size, scope, or extent of something; 效应 (xiàoyìng) is a more formal term for 'effect' or 'impact', often used in scientific or economic contexts.

Often used with

产生规模效应 (to generate scale effect)

利用规模效应 (to utilize scale effect)

规模经济效应 (economies of scale effect)

正规模效应 (positive scale effect)

负规模效应 (negative scale effect)

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Example

这家公司通过扩大生产，有效利用了规模效应。

By expanding production, this company effectively utilized the scale effect.

缺乏规模效应是许多小型企业面临的挑战之一。

Lack of scale effect is one of the challenges faced by many small businesses.