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Function Thing Functioning Verb N Count 可数名词 ˈfʌŋkʃn Countable

The flashcard defines 'function' as a noun, referring to the purpose or role of something, a social event, a mathematical concept, or a computing operation. It also defines 'function' as a verb, meaning to work properly or to perform a specific role.

function (noun): The purpose or useful role of a person or thing; a social event or formal party; (in mathematics) a quantity whose value depends on others; (in computing) a series of operations. function (verb): To work or operate correctly, or to act in a particular role.

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/fʌ̱ŋkʃ(ə)n/
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]功能;作用;职责 The function of something or someone is the useful thing that they do or are intended to do.
  [with supp]
  • The main function of the merchant banks is to raise capital for industry.

    商业银行的主要职能是为产业融资。

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[VERB 动词]工作;运转;运行 If a machine or system is functioning, it is working or operating.
  [V]
  • The authorities say the prison is now functioning normally...

    当局称监狱现在运转正常。

  • Conservation programs cannot function without local support.

    没有地方的支持,自然环境保护项目就无法运作。

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[VERB 动词]发挥功能;起作用;行使职责 If someone or something functions as a particular thing, they do the work or fulfil the purpose of that thing.
  [V as n]
  • On weekdays, one third of the room functions as workspace.

    在工作日,房间的1/3用作办公区域。

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[N-COUNT 可数名词](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.
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    [N-COUNT 可数名词]应变量;随他物变化而变化的事物 If you say that one thing is a function of another, you mean that its amount or nature depends on the other thing.
      [usu sing]
      [FORMAL 正式]
    • Investment is a function of the interest rate.

      投资随着利率的变化而变。

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    [N-COUNT 可数名词](正式的)宴会,大型聚会 A function is a large formal dinner or party.

      Oxford func·tion ★ AWL / ˈfʌŋkʃn ; NAmE ˈfʌŋkʃn /
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      function functions functioned functioning
      noun ★ 1 ★ [countable ,  uncountable ] a special activity or purpose of a person or thing 作用;功能;职能;机能 ◆ to fulfil/perform a function 发挥功能 ◆ bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) 身体机能 ◆ The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. 心脏的功能就是把血液输往全身。 ◆ 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。 2 ★ [countable ] a social event or official ceremony 社交聚会;典礼;宴会 ◆ The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. 大厅可以举办婚礼和其他公开活动。 3 [countable ] ( mathematics 数 ) a quantity whose value depends on the varying values of others. In the statement 2x=y, y is a functionof x. 函数 ◆ ( figurative) Salary is a function ofage and experience. 工资视乎年龄和经验而定。 4 [countable ] ( computing 计 ) a part of a program, etc. that performs a basic operation 子程序;例程 verb ★ [intransitive ] (+ adv./prep.) ( rather formal) to work in the correct way 起作用;正常工作;运转 SYN
      operate
      ◆ Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally. 尽管供电中断,医院继续照常运作。 ◆ We now have a functioning shower. 现在我们有一个功能正常的淋浴器。 ◆ Many children can't function effectively in large classes. 许多孩子在大伙儿上课时学习效果不好。 PHRASAL VERB ★ ˈfunction as sb/sth to perform the action or the job of the thing or person mentioned 起…作用;具有…功能 ◆ The sofa also functions as a bed. 这沙发还可当床用。
      func·tion / ˈfʌŋkʃn ; NAmE ˈfʌŋkʃn /
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      function1 noun
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      functionfunc‧tion1 /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL noun
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      1[countable, uncountable] the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something doesperform/fulfil a function In your new job you will perform a variety of functions. The church fulfils a valuable social function. The nervous system regulates our bodily functions (=eating, breathing, going to the toilet etc). Bauhaus architects thought that function was more important than form.2[countable] a large party or official event:  This room may be hired for weddings and other functions.► see thesaurus at
      party
      3[countable usually singular] technical a quantity or quality whose value changes according to another quantity or quality that is related to it:  The degree of drought is largely a function of temperature and drainage.4[countable] one of the basic operations performed by a computer
      function1 noun
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      functionfunction2 ●●○ AWL verb [intransitive]
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      1to work in the correct or intended way SYN  operatefunction normally/correctly/properly etc Flights in and out of Taipei are functioning normally again. Her legs have now ceased to function. You know I can’t function (=cannot perform normal activities) without a coffee in the morning.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say that something works rather than functions:· If the system is working as it should, you’ll be paid within two weeks.2if something functions in a particular way, it works in that way:  an understanding of how the economy functionsfunction as something phrasal verb if something functions as a particular thing, it does what that type of thing normally does, or is used as that thing:  A library is functioning as a temporary hospital to cope with casualties.
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      function

      [ˈfʌŋkʃn]functioned, functioning, functions

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      functioned[274] functioning[3152] functions[4293]
      函数(55%),功能(39%),运行(3%),重大聚会(1%),起作用(1%),职务(1%)
      n.功能;[数] 函数;职责;盛大的集会
      vi.运行;活动;行使职责

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