单词详解

1. n.

A. 官能，功能，作用 (what something is used for)

The teacher has explained its grammatical function. 老师已经解释过它的语法功能。

B. 职务，职责 (the actions and activities assigned to or required of a person or group)

What is your function on the committee? 你在委员会里担任什么职务?

C. (或宴会，宗教仪式) (a formal or official social gathering or ceremony)

He attended many social functions while working abroad.

他在国外工作期间出席了许多社交宴会。

2. vi.

A. (机器等) 工作，运行 (perform as expected when applied)

The machine will not function properly if not kept well-oiled.

如果机器没有上好油，那么就不会顺利地运转。

B. 起作用 (serve a purpose, role, or function)

The sofa functions as a bed. 这沙发可以当床。

相关单词

近义词：duty, obligation

反义词：malfunction

形容词：functionless

过去式：functioned

过去分词：functioned

现在分词：functioning

第三人称单数：functions