function

['fʌŋkʃən]

n.职务, 功能, 函数, 重大聚会
vi.运行, 起作用

n.[C]

1. 官能, 功能, 作用

The teacher did not explain its grammatical function.

老师没有解释它的语法功能。

2. 职务, 职责

What is his function on the committee?

他在委员会里担任什么职务?

3. 盛大的集会(或宴会, 宗教仪式)

I attended many social functions while working abroad.

我在国外工作期间出席了许多社交会。

4. 【数】函数

vi.

1. (机器等)工作, 运行

The refrigerator is not functioning well.

冰箱有点问题。

2. 起作用[(+as)]

The sofa functions as a bed at night.

这沙发在夜里可以当床。

3. 行使职责

词形变化

形容词: functionless | 动词过去式: functioned | 动词过去分词: functioned | 动词现在分词: functioning | 动词第三人称单数: functions |

词义辨析

同义:

vi.做; 起作用

work  act  operate  perform  serve  be used

n.集会; 仪式, 典礼

ceremony  gathering  service  rite  ritual  exercise  

同义参见:

duty  performance  office  occupation  business  play  utility  stint  obligation  task  position  capacity  go  ceremonial  role  chore  commission  

英英释义

名词 function:

a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set

同义词：mathematical function

what something is used for

同义词：purpose, role, use

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

同义词：office, part, role

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

a vaguely specified social event

同义词：affair, occasion, social occasion, social function

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

同义词：routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure

动词 function:

perform as expected when applied

同义词：work, operate, go, run

serve a purpose, role, or function

同义词：serve

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

同义词：officiate

补充

functionfunction英:[ˈfʌŋkʃən] 美:[ˈfʌŋkʃən]n.1.功能; 作用; 职责They have the functions and powers in their hands.他们手里掌握着职权。2.函数; 与另一事物有密切关系的事物3.社交集会vi.1.工作, 运行, 起作用The machine will not function properly if it is not kept well-oiled.机器没有上好油, 就不会顺利地运转。

例句

1. The main function of the banks is to raise capital for industry.银行的主要职能是为产业融资。 2. He was invited to attend a function at his uncle's house.他受邀参加在他叔叔的宅子里举行的一个宴会。 3. Intelligence is partly a function of the speed with which the brain processes information.智力在一定程度上取决于大脑处理信息的速度。 4. Investment is a function of the interest rate.投资随着利率的变化而变化。 5. The impact of toxins in the environment is a function of their concentration.环境中毒素的影响随着浓度的高低而变化。 6. John has a very good idea of how the civil service functions.约翰非常清楚行政部门是如何运作的。 7. Conservation programs cannot function without local support.没有当地的支持, 环境保护项目就无法运行。 8. Quite often the phones didn't function at all.这些电话经常没法用。 9. The authorities say the prison is now functioning normally.当局表示这所监狱目前正常运行。 10. The brain functions as a computer.大脑像计算机一样运行。 11. One third of the room functions as workspace.房间的三分之一用作工作场所。 12. The machine doesn't function.那机器不能运行了。 13. Mary functioned as teacher.玛丽担任教师的职务。 14. bridges perform the function of providing access across water.桥梁起到提供水上通路的作用。 15. I was losing control of my bodily functions.我在逐渐失去对身体机能的控制。 16. [mass noun]Vitamin A is required for good eye function.保持眼睛的良好机能需要维生素A。 17. building designs that prioritize style over function.重风格轻实用的建筑设计。 18. the function (bx + c).函数表达式（bx + c）。 19. class shame is a function of social power.阶级羞耻感随社会权力的差异而有所不同。 20. her liver is functioning normally.她的肝脏正常。 21. the museum intends to function as an educational and study centre.该博物馆准备用作一个教育和研究中心。 22. The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.心脏的功能是把血液压送到全身。 23. to perform/fulfil a function履行╱完成职能 24. The princess attends hundreds of official functions every year.公主每年出席数以百计的官方活动。 25. Only one engine was still functioning.只有一部发动机仍在运转。 26. The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.心脏的功能就是将血液输往全身。 27. He believes that the true function of art is to tell the truth.他认为艺术的真正功能是实话实说。 28. What functions do these programs fulfill/perform/serve?这些程序有什么用？ 29. infants learning to control their bodily functions正在学习控制自己身体机能的婴幼儿 30. The instrument is chiefly used to measure and record heart function.这个仪器主要用于测量和记录心脏功能。 31. The design achieves a perfect blend of form and function.这个设计达到了形式与功能的完美结合。 32. His job combines the functions of a manager and a worker.他既当经理又当工人。 33. Her chief/main/primary/principal function is to provide expert legal advice.她的主要职责是提供专业的法律建议。 34. They went to several functions during their college reunion weekend.在与大学校友聚会的那个周末，他们参加了多个社交活动。 35. a social function社交聚会 36. Height is a function of age in children. [=the height of children increases as their age increases]儿童身高随年龄而增长。 37. His personal problems are a function of [=a result of] his drinking.他个人的问题都是饮酒造成的。 38. The new machine functions well.新机器运转良好。 39. His bad health has prevented him from being able to function effectively in recent weeks.他糟糕的身体状况使得他最近几周无法有效工作。 40. Her heart now seems to be functioning normally.她的心脏现在似乎工作正常。 41. The computer network is not yet fully functioning.计算机网络现在还没有完全正常运转。 42. Stress may interfere with (the) normal functioning of the immune system.压力可能会妨碍免疫系统的正常运行。 43. Teachers also function as counselors.教师还兼顾担任学生辅导员。 44. The couch was designed to also function as a bed.这个长沙发还可以当作床来用。