functions
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
名詞
1.
功能, 作用
the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used
範例:
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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?
這個按鈕的功能是什麼？
2.
聚會, 活動
a large or formal social event or ceremony
範例:
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The wedding was a beautiful family function.
婚禮是一個美好的家庭聚會。
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We attended a formal dinner function at the embassy.
我們參加了大使館的正式晚宴活動。
3.
函數
a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain) is associated with an element of another set (the codomain)
範例:
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In mathematics, y = f(x) represents a function.
在數學中，y = f(x) 表示一個函數。
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The graph illustrates the relationship between variables as a function.
該圖表將變量之間的關係表示為函數。
動詞
運行, 起作用
work or operate in a proper or particular way
範例:
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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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My old computer still functions perfectly.
我的舊電腦仍然運行良好。