对发挥作用英语

put one's ability in use

sth to be put into good useable to be used for sthable to workthese are a few examples

make a difference（这里difference作“作用”讲）

play a role [词典] 起作用; [例句]She would only play a role if she could identify with the character她只愿扮演她能认同的角色。

take effect