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  • Derivatives : adj  functionless
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

function ['f^ŋkʃən]
  1. 1. noun [c] (role) 作用
  2. 2. noun [frm] to be a function of sth (product) 取决于某物
  3. 3. noun (social occasion) 社交聚会
  4. 4. vi. [system] [ process+] 运行
  5. 5. vi. [device+] 运转
    to function as
    起…的作用

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

function [ˈfʌŋkʃən]
  1. 1. n.[c] [Mathematics] 函数
  2. 2. n.[c] 作用功能
    The function of an auger is to bore holes.
    麻花钻功用钻孔
  3. 3. n.[c] 职能职责
  4. 4. n.[c] 其他因素变化变化关系
    Height is a function of age.
    身高是由年龄决定的。
    Price is a function of supply and demand.
    价格是由供求关系决定的。
  5. 5. n.[c] 典礼盛大宴会
    It was a black-tie function.
    这是一次正式集会
  6. 6. n.[c] 社交聚会
  7. 7. n.[c] [Computer Science] 子程序,辅程序
  8. 8. n.[c] 应变量
  9. 9. n.[u] 官能机能
  10. 10. vi. 运转运行
  11. 11. vi. 起作用发挥功能
    The table functions as a desk.
    这个餐桌用作书桌
  12. 12. vi. 行使职责担任工作

Collins English-English Dictionary

function ['f^ŋkʃən]
  1. 1. n [maths] [logic] map mapping a relation between two sets that associates a unique element (the value) of the second (the range) with each element (the argument) of the first (the domain): a many-one relation. Symbol: f(x) The value of f(x) for x = 2 is f(2)
  2. 2. n the natural action or intended purpose of a person or thing in a specific role
    the function of a hammer is to hit nails into wood
  3. 3. n an official or formal social gathering or ceremony
  4. 4. n a factor dependent upon another or other factors
    the length of the flight is a function of the weather
  5. 5. vi. [intr] to operate or perform as specified; work properly
  6. 6. vi. [foll by as] to perform the action or role (of something or someone else)
    a coin may function as a screwdriver
  7. 7. vi. [Etymology] C16: from Latin functio, from fungi to perform, discharge

Examples

the function of an auditor
审计员的职责
a linear function
线性函数
a real-valued function
实值函数
Without capital,no business can function effectively.
没有哪家公司能在没有资本的状况下有效运作。
to function as
起…的作用

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