Influence
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- Influence In"flu*ence ([i^]n"fl[-u]*ens), n. [F. influence,
fr. L. influens, -entis, p. pr. See {Influent}, and cf.
{Influenza}.]
1. A flowing in or upon; influx. [Obs.]
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God hath his influence into the very essence of all things. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
2. Hence, in general, the bringing about of an effect, physical or moral, by a gradual process; controlling power quietly exerted; agency, force, or tendency of any kind which affects, modifies, or sways; as, the influence which the sun exerts on animal and vegetable life; the influence of education on the mind; the influence, according to astrologers, of the stars over affairs. [1913 Webster]
Astrologers call the evil influences of the stars, evil aspects. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? --Job xxxviii. 31. [1913 Webster]
She said : ``Ah, dearest lord! what evil star On you hath frown'd, and poured, his influence bad?'' --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
3. Power or authority arising from elevated station, excelence of character or intellect, wealth, etc.; reputation; acknowledged ascendency; as, he is a man of influence in the community. [1913 Webster]
Such influence hath your excellency. --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]
4. (Elec.) Induction.
Syn: Control; persuasion; ascendency; sway; power; authority; supremacy; mastery; management; restraint; character; reputation; prestige. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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influence — 1> влияние, воздействие Ex: under the influence of под влиянием; под воздействием Ex: to have an influence over (on, upon) smb. иметь влияние на кого л. Ex: she has a civilizing influence on her husband она оказывает на мужа облагораживающее… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
Influence — may refer to: *, an episode of the American drama TV series *A type of electrostatic generator *Social influence, in interpersonal relationships *Minority influence, when the minority affect the behavior or beliefs of the majority *Undue… … Wikipedia
influence — 1. noun 1) влияние, действие, воздействие (on, upon, over на)under the influence of smth. под влиянием чего л. person of influence exercise one s influence 2) лицо, фактор, оказывающие влияние environment isan influence on character среда влияет… … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
Influence — In flu*ence, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Influenced} ([i^]n fl[ u]*enst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Influencing} ([i^]n fl[ u]*en*s[i^]ng).] To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
INFLUENCE — s. f. Action d une chose qui influe sur une autre. Il se dit tant au propre qu au figuré. L influence de la lune sur les marées. L influence de la chaleur sur les corps. Des influences contraires. On croyait autrefois que les astres avaient de l… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
INFLUENCE — n. f. Action d’une personne, d’une circonstance ou d’une chose qui influe sur une autre. L’influence de la lune sur les marées. L’influence de la chaleur sur les corps. Des influences contraires. On croyait autrefois que les astres avaient de… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
influence — influenceable, adj. influencer, n. /in flooh euhns/, n., v., influenced, influencing. n. 1. the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used… … Universalium
influence — f 1) влияние, воздействие; эффект sous l influence de... под влиянием... influence mutuelle взаимодействие électrisation par influence электростатическая индукция •• sous influence 1) разг. в нетрезвом виде; под действием наркотиков 2) под… … Большой французско-русский и русско-французский словарь
influence — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin influentia, from Latin influent , influens, present participle of influere to flow in, from in + fluere to flow more at fluid Date: 14th century 1. a. an ethereal fluid held… … New Collegiate Dictionary
influence — 1. noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ a) The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions. I have absolutely no influence over him. b) … Wiktionary
Фильмы
- A Spring., 1978 — Annotation: About love of a human being to nature and about nature's influence on a human being. Film description: The film is about the medium-Russian rivers, calls to take care and keep nature…
- Eleventh Five-Year Period: Time And People., 1986 — Annotation: About improvement of economic mechanism basing on examples of definite enterprises: "Rostselmash" ["Rostov Agriculture Machinery Plant"}, the collective farm named after Frunze (a…