function

US /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
UK /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
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1.

功能, 作用

an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing

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The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
心臟的主要功能是泵血。
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What is the function of this button?
這個按鈕有什麼功能？
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2.

活動, 儀式

a large or formal social event or ceremony

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The wedding was a grand function.
婚禮是一個盛大的活動。
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They attended a formal function at the embassy.
他們參加了大使館的正式活動。
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函數, 關係

a relationship or expression involving one or more variables

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In mathematics, y = f(x) represents y as a function of x.
在數學中，y = f(x) 表示 y 是 x 的函數。
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The cost is a function of the number of items purchased.
成本是購買商品數量的函數。
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運行, 起作用

work or operate in a proper or particular way

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The new machine is designed to function efficiently.
新機器設計為高效運行。
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His brain is still functioning normally after the accident.
事故後他的大腦仍然正常運作。
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