新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

function

英  [ˈfʌŋkʃən]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • functions

    1[C 可数名词] 作用

    The function of something or someone is the useful thing that they do or are intended to do.

    近义词

    purpose , role

    双语例句

    例:

    The main function of the investment banks is to raise capital for industry.

    各投资银行的主要作用是为产业筹集资金。

    例:

    This enzyme serves various functions.

    这种酶有很多不同的功能。

    2[C 可数名词] 宴会 , 社交聚会

    A function is a large formal dinner or party.

    双语例句

    例:

    a private function hosted by one of his students.

    一场由他的一个学生做东的私人宴会。

    VERB. 动词
  • functions , functioning , functioned

    1[I 不及物动词] 运转

    If a machine or system is functioning, it is working or operating.

    近义词

    operate , work

    双语例句

    例:

    The authorities say the prison is now functioning normally.

    当局称该监狱现在在正常运转。

    例:

    Conservation programmes cannot function without local support.

    没有地方支持,保护计划就不能运作。

    2[I 不及物动词] (作为某物)起作用

    If someone or something functions as a particular thing, they do the work or fulfil the purpose of that thing.

    双语例句

    例:

    On weekdays, one third of the room functions as workspace.

    在工作日,这个房间的三分之一充当工作场所。