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.
心脏的主要功能是泵血。
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What is the function of this button?
这个按钮有什么功能？
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purposeroledutyoperationuse
2.

活动, 仪式

a large or formal social event or ceremony

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The wedding was a grand function.
婚礼是一个盛大的活动。
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They attended a formal function at the embassy.
他们参加了大使馆的正式活动。
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eventgatheringpartyceremonyoccasion
3.

函数, 关系

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.
在数学中，y = f(x) 表示 y 是 x 的函数。
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The cost is a function of the number of items purchased.
成本是购买商品数量的函数。
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运行, 起作用

work or operate in a proper or particular way

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The new machine is designed to function efficiently.
新机器设计为高效运行。
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His brain is still functioning normally after the accident.
事故后他的大脑仍然正常运作。
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