A2 noun 中性 #354 最常用

function

/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

The purpose or special duty that a person or thing has. It can also refer to a formal social event or a party.

例句

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1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

词族

名词
function
Verb
function
副词
functionally
形容词
functional
相关
functionality
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

快速测验

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

正确!

正确答案是: function

例句

1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

everyday

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

formal

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

informal

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

4

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

academic

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

5

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

business

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

词族

名词
function
Verb
function
副词
functionally
形容词
functional
相关
functionality

常见搭配

primary function primary function
social function social function
perform a function perform a function
vital function vital function
brain function brain function

常用短语

form follows function

form follows function

administrative function

administrative function

public function

public function

容易混淆的词

function vs purpose

Purpose is the reason why something exists, while function is the specific way it works or the job it does.

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使用说明

When referring to a social event, 'function' usually implies it is formal or work-related rather than just a casual party.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'work' as a noun when they mean 'function' (e.g., 'the work of this tool' instead of 'the function of this tool').

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

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词源

From the Latin word 'functio', meaning performance or execution.

语法模式

Countable noun: one function, two functions Often used with 'of': the function of the liver
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文化背景

In business culture, attending a 'function' often means a semi-formal networking event.

快速测验

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

正确!

正确答案是: function

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alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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