function
/ˈfʌŋkʃn; `fʌŋkʃən/ n
1 special activity or purpose of a person or thing 作用; 功能; 机能; 职能; 职责
to fulfil a useful function 起到有益的作用
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. 心脏的功能是把血液输往全身.
It is not the function of this committee to deal with dismissals. 处理解雇问题不是本委员会的职责.
2 important social event or official ceremony 重大的社交聚会; 典礼; 宴会
Heads of state attend numerous functions every year. 国家首脑每年要出席很多重大宴会.
3 (mathematics 数) quantity whose value depends on the varying values of others 函数
X is a function of Y. X是Y的函数.
4 any of the basic operations of a computer （计算机的任何基本的）功能
What functions can this program perform? 这一程序有哪些功能? function, v
1 [I] work; operate 起作用; 运转
His brain seems to be functioning normally. 他的大脑看来功能正常.
This machine has stopped functioning, ie is out of order. 这机器坏了.
2 [Ipr] ~ as sth work as sth; operate or perform the function(1) of the thing specified 起某物的作用; 具有某物的功能; 起到所述事物的作用
The sofa can also function as a bed. 这沙发也可以当床.
Some English adverbs function as adjectives. 英语中有些副词可作形容词用.