Nicotine adversely affects the functioning of the heart and arteries.

尼古丁对心脏和动脉有害。

More than seven million people have been affected by drought.

七百多万多人受到了干旱的影响。

The new law will directly affect thousands of people.

新的法律将会直接影响成千上万的人。

Arthritis is a crippling disease which affects people all over the world.

关节炎是一种严重影响健康的、困扰世界各地人们的疾病。

If Jim had been more independent, the divorce would not have affected him as deeply.

如果吉姆曾独立性更强一些的话，离婚就不会对他打击这么大了。