4N-COUNT (计算机的)功能(指执行的一系列操作) A function is a series of operations that a computer performs, for example when a single key or a combination of keys is pressed. (计算机的)功能(指执行的一系列操作)
5N-COUNT [usually singular]应变量;随他物变化而变化的事物 If you say that one thing is afunctionof another, you mean that its amount or nature depends on the other thing. 应变量;随他物变化而变化的事物 [formal]
Investment is a function of the interest rate. [+ of]
投资随着利率的变化而变。
6N-COUNT (正式的)宴会,大型聚会 A function is a large formal dinner or party. (正式的)宴会,大型聚会
1purpose/special duty of sb/sth功能ADJECTIVE | VERB + FUNCTIONADJECTIVE➤important, useful, valuable重要的/有用的/有價值的功能▸➤critical, crucial, essential, key, vital決定性的/至關重要的/必不可少的/關鍵的/極為重要的功能▸➤chief, main, major, primary, prime最主要的/主要的/重要的/首要的/根本的功能➤basic基本用途➤particular, specific特別/特定用途➤proper適當的用途➤original最初的功能▸➤dual雙重功能◇The committee has a dual function, both advisory and regulatory.這個委員會具有咨詢和管理雙重功能。➤bodily, brain, liver, mental, etc.身體功能、大腦機能、肝功能、心智功能等◇Fortunately, his head injuries left his bodily functions unimpaired.幸運的是他頭部的傷沒有影響到身體功能。VERB + FUNCTION➤have有用途▸➤carry out, fulfil/fulfill, perform, serve發揮作用;行使職責◇All members carry out their own particular functions.所有成員都有各自的職責要履行。◇The club serves a useful function as a meeting place.這個俱樂部是一個會面的好地方。function
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2important social event重要社會活動ADJECTIVE | VERB + FUNCTION | FUNCTION + NOUNADJECTIVE➤charity, official, social慈善/官方/社會活動◇The couple attended a charity function in aid of cancer research.這對夫婦出席了一項資助癌症研究的慈善活動。VERB + FUNCTION➤hold舉辦活動▸➤attend, go to出席/參加活動FUNCTION + NOUN➤room多功能廳◇The reception will be held in the hotel's function room.招待會將在該酒店的多功能廳舉行。function
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ADVERB | VERB + FUNCTION | PHRASESADVERB➤effectively, efficiently, smoothly, successfully, well有效地/高效地/平穩地/成功地/良好地運轉➤optimally發揮最佳作用▸➤flawlessly, perfectly毫無瑕疵地/完美地運行▸➤correctly, normally, properly正確無誤地運行;正常運轉◇All the instruments were functioning normally.所有的儀器都在正常工作。◇I can't function properly without a coffee.不喝咖啡我無法正常工作。➤adequately, satisfactorily充分發揮作用;令人滿意地運作◇Problems arise when the body's immune system is not functioning adequately.免疫系統不能充分發揮作用時,身體就會出現問題。➤poorly未充分發揮作用➤barely幾乎不運轉◇My brain could barely function through the pain.我疼得大腦幾乎無法思考了。➤autonomously, independently自主/獨立運作◇a system in which judges function independently of politics一套使法官行使其職責時完全不受政治影響的體制➤largely, mainly, primarily發揮很大的/主要的/首要作用◇The organization functions primarily through volunteer efforts.這個組織主要通過志願者發揮作用。➤actually實際運作◇This model does not describe accurately the way a market economy actually functions.這一模型沒有準確地說明市場經濟實際是怎樣運作的。➤still仍在運作◇The bombs continued to fall, but somehow the city still functioned.炸彈繼續落下,但不知怎的,這座城市仍在運轉。VERB + FUNCTION➤be able to, be unable to, can能夠/無法/可以運轉◇When nutrients are in short supply the body cannot function normally.營養不足時,身體就不能正常運轉。➤begin to開始運作▸➤continue to繼續運作▸➤cease to停止運作PHRASES➤fully functioning全面運作◇The group has now become a fully functioning political organization.這一團體現已成為全面運作的政治組織。
function noun ⇨function (a useful function)⇨event2 (weddings and other functions)function verb ⇨work3function
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function ♦︎ use ♦︎ purposeThese are all words for a special activity of sb/sth, or the way or reason sth is used.这些词均表示作用、功能、用途。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sth's main / primary function / use / purpose◆a useful function / purpose◆to have a function / use / purpose◆to serve / fulfil a function / purpose■function [countable, uncountable] a special activity of a person or thing作用;功能;机能◆The committee performs a useful function despite not having executive powers.该委员会尽管没有行政权但却发挥了有益的职能。◆The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.心脏的功能是把血液输往全身。◆bodily functions(= for example eating, sex, using the toilet)身体机能◆This design aims for harmony of form and function.这个设计旨在使形式和功能协调一致。■use [countable, uncountable] a reason for which sth is used; a way in which sth is or can be used用途;功能;用法◆I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.我相信你会给这东西找到用途的。◆This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses.这种化学品在工业上用途广泛。◆Don't throw that box away-I'm sure I could put it to some use.别把那只箱子扔掉,我肯定我还能用得着它。 see also use ⇨ usenoun■purpose [countable] the reason why sth is done or made; what is needed in a situation for a particular reason目的;意图;用途◆The experiments serve no useful purpose.这些实验毫无用处。◆The building is used for religious purposes.这座建筑是用于宗教活动的。ⓘ For...purposes is used when you are talking about what is needed in a particular situation. * for ... purposes指为了某一情况的需要◆These gifts count as income for tax purposes.这些赠与物品视为应课税收入。◆For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined.为了这项研究工作的需要,三个小组已合并。