| 单词 | function |
| 释义 | function —function /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ noun (RESULT) a function of sth FORMAL► F0 something that results from something else, or is the way it is because of something else: » His success is a function of his having worked so hard.» The low temperatures here are a function of the terrain as much as of the climate.Thesaurus+: ↑Outcomes and consequencesWord partners for function noun• ♯carry out/♯fulfil/♯perform/♯serve a function• the ♯basic/♯main/♯primary function• an ♯important/♯useful/♯vital function• the function ♯of sthnoun [C] (CEREMONY) ► C1 an official ceremony or a formal social event, such as a party or a special meal, at which a lot of people are usually present: » As a mayor, he has a lot of official functions to attend.» I see her two or three times a year, usually at social functions.Thesaurus+: ↑CeremoniesThesaurus+: ↑Celebrations, parties and special occasions , ↑Specific holidays and festivalsWord partners for function noun• ♯carry out/♯fulfil/♯perform/♯serve a function• the ♯basic/♯main/♯primary function• an ♯important/♯useful/♯vital function• the function ♯of sthnoun [C] (PURPOSE) ► B2 the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of a person): » The function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart.» I'm not quite sure what my function is within the company.» A thermostat performs the function of controlling temperature.Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposesWord partners for function noun• ♯carry out/♯fulfil/♯perform/♯serve a function• the ♯basic/♯main/♯primary function• an ♯important/♯useful/♯vital function• the function ♯of sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. the basic/main/normal/original/primary function» Our main function is to provide tourist information.-lu. an essential/important/useful/vital function» The fire service was still able to carry out essential functions.-lu. different/particular/similar/specific/various functions» The software performs several different functions.–Types-lu. an accounting/administrative/judicial/legislative/management function» The cost of computerizing their accounting functions was huge.-lu. a biological/bodily/body/brain/kidney/liver/lung function» The drugs can affect kidney function.–Verbs-lu. carry out/fulfil/have/perform/provide/serve a function» Patient consultations serve several functions.-lu. sb's/sth's functions include» The unit's functions include the provision of training and counselling.–Prepositions-lu. the function of sth» It is the function of this department to oversee all building work.-lu. as a function of sth» This behaviour occurs as a function of their previous life experience.-lu. a function as sth» He mainly fulfils a function as an advisor.• • • Extra Examples:» Should the function of children's television be to entertain or to enlighten?» Surely the function of the law is to protect everyone's rights.» Do the lights on this cassette deck have any useful function or are they just for show?» Zoos fulfil an important function in the protection of rare species.» He performs several important functions within the organization.noun [C] SPECIALIZED (COMPUTER) ► F0 a process that a computer or a computer program uses to complete a task: » a search/save/sort functionWord partners for function noun• ♯carry out/♯fulfil/♯perform/♯serve a function• the ♯basic/♯main/♯primary function• an ♯important/♯useful/♯vital function• the function ♯of sthnoun [C] SPECIALIZED (VALUE) ► F0 (in mathematics) a quantity whose value depends on another value and changes with that value: » x is a function of y.Thesaurus+: ↑Numerical relationshipsWord partners for function noun• ♯carry out/♯fulfil/♯perform/♯serve a function• the ♯basic/♯main/♯primary function• an ♯important/♯useful/♯vital function• the function ♯of sthnoun [U] (WORK) ► F0 the way in which something works or operates: » It's a disease that affects the function of the nervous system.» Studies suggest that regular intake of the vitamin significantly improves brain function.Thesaurus+: ↑Performing a function , ↑FunctioningWord partners for function noun• ♯carry out/♯fulfil/♯perform/♯serve a function• the ♯basic/♯main/♯primary function• an ♯important/♯useful/♯vital function• the function ♯of sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. the basic/main/normal/original/primary function» Our main function is to provide tourist information.-lu. an essential/important/useful/vital function» The fire service was still able to carry out essential functions.-lu. different/particular/similar/specific/various functions» The software performs several different functions.–Types-lu. an accounting/administrative/judicial/legislative/management function» The cost of computerizing their accounting functions was huge.-lu. a biological/bodily/body/brain/kidney/liver/lung function» The drugs can affect kidney function.–Verbs-lu. carry out/fulfil/have/perform/provide/serve a function» Patient consultations serve several functions.-lu. sb's/sth's functions include» The unit's functions include the provision of training and counselling.–Prepositions-lu. the function of sth» It is the function of this department to oversee all building work.-lu. as a function of sth» This behaviour occurs as a function of their previous life experience.-lu. a function as sth» He mainly fulfils a function as an advisor.verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for function ► F0 to work or operate: » You'll soon learn how the office functions.» The television was functioning normally until yesterday.» I'm so tired today, I can barely function.Thesaurus+: ↑Performing a function , ↑FunctioningThesaurus+: ↑Functioning , ↑Performing a function• • • Extra Examples:» You can't function properly when you're deprived of sleep.» Obviously the school cannot function without teachers.» The theatre continued to function throughout the war.» The washing machine wasn't functioning properly.» I don't know how you functioned under those conditions. |
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