🇬🇧🇨🇳 influential - 有影响 : English Lesson

Meaning of "influential" ("有影响"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Influential describes someone or something that has a big impact on others. It can refer to a person who inspires people, a book that changes minds, or even a cat that convinces the whole family to feed it twice. If something is influential, it means it has the power to shape opinions, actions, or events.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My dog is influential—one sad look and I share my sandwich.

The cat was so influential, it convinced the dog to share its bed.

Timmy's idea to have ice cream for breakfast was surprisingly influential.

Billy's superhero costume was influential in starting a neighborhood hero club.

My grandma is so influential, she convinced me that socks and sandals are cool.

An influential artist set up a small gallery by the river. Her first show was influential: local kids watched, drew, then cleared trash. An influential song from the show reached the baker, who offered free bread to the team. The influential crowd grew, cleaning and laughing. By dusk the river shone, and the artist smiled—influential at last.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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