function noun ⇨function (a useful function)⇨event2 (weddings and other functions)function verb ⇨work3function
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function ♦︎ use ♦︎ purposeThese are all words for a special activity of sb/sth, or the way or reason sth is used.这些词均表示作用、功能、用途。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sth's main / primary function / use / purpose◆a useful function / purpose◆to have a function / use / purpose◆to serve / fulfil a function / purpose■function [countable, uncountable] a special activity of a person or thing作用;功能;机能◆The committee performs a useful function despite not having executive powers.该委员会尽管没有行政权但却发挥了有益的职能。◆The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.心脏的功能是把血液输往全身。◆bodily functions(= for example eating, sex, using the toilet)身体机能◆This design aims for harmony of form and function.这个设计旨在使形式和功能协调一致。■use [countable, uncountable] a reason for which sth is used; a way in which sth is or can be used用途;功能;用法◆I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.我相信你会给这东西找到用途的。◆This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses.这种化学品在工业上用途广泛。◆Don't throw that box away-I'm sure I could put it to some use.别把那只箱子扔掉,我肯定我还能用得着它。 see also use ⇨ usenoun■purpose [countable] the reason why sth is done or made; what is needed in a situation for a particular reason目的;意图;用途◆The experiments serve no useful purpose.这些实验毫无用处。◆The building is used for religious purposes.这座建筑是用于宗教活动的。ⓘ For...purposes is used when you are talking about what is needed in a particular situation. * for ... purposes指为了某一情况的需要◆These gifts count as income for tax purposes.这些赠与物品视为应课税收入。◆For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined.为了这项研究工作的需要,三个小组已合并。
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