| 词组 | function |
| 释义 | noun | verb function1 AC /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ noun 1. the purpose or job that something or someone hasadjectivesan important/key function Your kidneys have an important function – they remove waste from your blood.a basic function The most basic function of a home is to provide shelter.a useful function These rules serve no useful function.a special/particular/specific function Each part of the machine has a special function.the main/primary function The main function of a business is to make money.a dual function (=two purposes) School has a dual function: to educate children and help them to become good citizens.normal function Alcohol affects the normal function of the brain.bodily functions (=eating, breathing, going to the toilet etc) The nervous system regulates our bodily functions.liver/lung/cell function Some drugs can affect liver function.verbshave a function The two switches have different functions.fulfil/serve a function (=have a function) Singing seems to serve two functions for birds – defending territory and attracting females. | Do speech and writing fulfil the same function?carry out/perform a function In her new role she will perform a variety of different functions.prepositionsthe function of sth The function of the courts is to maintain the rule of justice.THESAURUS: function purpose the purpose of something is the reason why it happens or what it is intended to achieve: What is the purpose of your visit? | He called a meeting for the purpose of introducing the new staff. | Violence serves no useful purpose. use a way in which something is used: Computers have many different uses. | Don’t throw those candles away – I’m sure I can find a use for them. | She is putting her singing skills to good use as a music teacher. application a practical way in which technology, knowledge, or study can be used: Nuclear energy has a wide range of applications. | The research may have practical applications.2. a large party or official eventadjectives/nouns + functiona social function This room is used for wedding receptions and other social functions.an official function The Queen has to attend many official functions.a corporate function He has made speeches at various corporate functions.an evening function No evening functions are planned for this week.verbsgo to a function also attend a function formal His wife usually attends functions with him.hold a function The company holds many social functions for its employees. noun | verb function2 AC /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ verb to work in the correct or intended wayadverbsfunction correctly/properly Check that all the equipment is functioning correctly.function well/effectively/successfully No factory can function effectively without a happy workforce. | She has had a liver transplant and her new organ is functioning well.function efficiently/smoothly Everyone wants to see the economy functioning smoothly again.function normally Flights in and out of Heathrow are functioning normally again.function perfectly All systems are functioning perfectly.function independently We teach people who have been involved in serious accidents to function independently again.barely function (=almost not function at all) He was so tired he could barely function.verbsbe able/unable to function Without support staff, a hospital would be unable to function.cease to function Her legs have now ceased to function.fail to function What happens if the reserve parachute fails to function?continue to function/keep functioning His brain continued to function even though he could not move or speak.enable/allow sth to function (=make it possible for something to function) Every organization has rules which allow it to function.prepositionsfunction as sth The library will function as an extra classroom. |
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