新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

functionIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈfʌŋkʃən]

[NOUN, VERB]

词汇频率：

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。

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