function
function
英[ˈfʌŋkʃn]美[ˈfʌŋkʃn]
n.功能，函数，因变量，宴会；
v.工作，发挥功能；
复数：functions;
第三人称单数：functions;
过去式：functioned;
过去分词：functioned;
现在分词：functioning;
例句
transcendental function超越函数
An imbalance in certain chemicals leads to disturbances in the brain’s function.某些化学成分失衡会道致大脑功能的紊乱。
The machine will not function properly if it is not kept well-oiled.机器没有上好油, 就不会顺利地运转。
Breathing is an automatic function of the body.呼吸是身体的一种无意识的功能。
When would the search function become available.何时搜索功能才能实现。
The State Council exercises the function and power to appoint and remove administrative personnel according to the provisions of the law.**院有依照法律规定行使任命行*人员的职权。
Discusses enterprise fund raising war chest, is the business finance basic function.筹措资金, 是企业财务的基本职能.
The industrial function and orientation of satellite city affects the development of satellite city.卫星城的产业功能定位是否合理直接影响到卫星城的发展和城镇功能的发挥.
The industrial function is the fundamental function of satellite city.产业功能是卫星城*基本的功能.
Another meaning can be attributed to the function U ( x, t ).还可以赋于函数U ( x, t ) 以另一种意义.
英语六级真题
Many of its functions have changed greatly.
出自-2016年6月阅读原文People physically fit enough to survive over 100 years ultimately give in to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, which affects the mind and cognitive function.
出自-2016年12月听力原文To limit the FAA's functions.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文There should be forces in society who should be concerned about the budget, but they shouldn't be functioning simultaneously as doctors, said Dr.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文Furthermore, the issue is not just how the team can function more effectively, but how it integrates with the overall organization, or society that it supposes it serves.
出自-2015年12月听力原文Since luxury is a function of scarcity, the children of tomorrow will long for nothing more than intervals of freedom from all the blinking machines, streaming videos and scrolling headlines that leave them feeling empty and too full all at once.
出自-2012年12月阅读原文If there was a greater coordination of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the next growth cycle.
出自-2011年12月阅读原文A teacher deserves wide latitude in selecting the method of grading that best promotes learning in her classroom; that is, after all, the prime function of grades.
出自-2010年6月阅读原文A simple and consistent set of endings indicates grammatical functions of words.
出自-2010年6月听力原文According to a series of experiments published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology by professors Gary Lupyan and Daniel Swignley, the act of using verbal clues to 27 trigger mental pictures helps people function quicker.
2017年6月六级真题（第二套）阅读 Section A柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
N-COUNT
功能;作用;职责
The function of something or someone is the useful thing that they do or are intended to do.
例句
The main function of the merchant banks is to raise capital for industry.商业银行的主要职能是为产业融资。VERB
工作;运转;运行
If a machine or system is functioning, it is working or operating.
例句
The authorities say the prison is now functioning normally...当*称监狱现在运转正常。Conservation programs cannot function without local support.没有地方的支持，自然环境保护项目就无法运作。VERB
发挥功能;起作用;行使职责
If someone or something functions as a particular thing, they do the work or fulfil the purpose of that thing.
例句
On weekdays, one third of the room functions as workspace.在工作日，房间的1/3用作办公区域。N-COUNT
(计算机的)功能(指执行的一系列操作)
A function is a series of operations that a computer performs, for example when a single key or a combination of keys is pressed.
N-COUNT
应变量;随他物变化而变化的事物
If you say that one thing is a function of another, you mean that its amount or nature depends on the other thing.
例句
Investment is a function of the interest rate.投资随着利率的变化而变。N-COUNT
(正式的)宴会，大型聚会
A function is a large formal dinner or party.
英汉词典释义
n.
功能; 作用; 职责
They have the functions and powers in their hands.他们手里掌握着职权。函数; 与另一事物有密切关系的事物
社交集会
典礼；宴会
子程序；例序；操作程序
官能，机能
目的，用途
依赖别事物的事物，随别事物而变化的事物，应变量
【数学】函数
vi.
工作, 运行, 起作用
The machine will not function properly if it is not kept well-oiled.机器没有上好油, 就不会顺利地运转。(器官等)活动；(机器等)运行；(有效地)起作用，发挥机能
有作用，用以；当；行使职责；为…尽职；担任工作(常与 as连用)
Mary functioned as teacher.玛丽担任教师的职务。英英词典释义
Noun
1. a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
2. what something is used for;
"the function of an auger is to bore holes""ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
"the function of a teacher""the government must do its part""play its role"4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
"height is a function of age""price is a function of supply and demand"5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
"it was a black-tie function"6. a vaguely specified social event;
"the party was quite an affair""an occasion arranged to honor the president""a seemingly endless round of social functions"7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Verb
1. perform as expected when applied;
"The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in""Does this old car still run well?""This old radio doesn't work anymore"2. serve a purpose, role, or function;
"The tree stump serves as a table""The female students served as a control group""This table would serve very well""His freedom served him well""The table functions as a desk"3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
"His wife officiated as his private secretary"行业词典
体育： 起作用；功能作用；
农学： 函数；
医学： 机能，功能，官能，作用：一器官或部分的特定的，正常的或适当的生理活动；执行机能，行使机能，发挥作用；特性：在化学中，指化合物以其特殊作用基团(specific functional group)而具有的特殊性能；函数：在以y＝f(x)表示的函数关系中，对于某一范围内的x的每一个值，y都有一个或几个与之对应的值；y就是x的函数；
哲学： 功能模拟方法；function-imitation method；
数学： 函数；
法律： 国家职能；
生理学： 功能；
