function

1. N-COUNT The function of something or someone is the useful thing that they do or are intended to do. 作用

The main function of the investment banks is to raise capital for industry. 各投資銀行的主要作用是為產(chǎn)業(yè)籌集資金。

2. N-COUNT A function is a large formal dinner or party. 宴會(huì); 社交聚會(huì)

...a private function hosted by one of his students. …由他的一個(gè)學(xué)生做東的一場(chǎng)私人宴會(huì)。

3. V-I If a machine or system is functioning, it is working or operating. 運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)

The authorities say the prison is now functioning normally. 當(dāng)局稱該監(jiān)獄現(xiàn)在在正常運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)。

4. V-I If someone or something functions as a particular thing, they do the work or fulfil the purpose of that thing. (作為某物) 起作用

On weekdays, one third of the room functions as workspace. 在工作日，這個(gè)房間的三分之一充當(dāng)工作場(chǎng)所。