function

duty, obligation, responsibility, function

名词 function:

1. a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
   同义词：mathematical function
2. what something is used for
   同义词：purpose, role, use
3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
   同义词：office, part, role
4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
6. a vaguely specified social event
   同义词：affair, occasion, social occasion, social function
7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
   同义词：routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure

动词 function:

1. perform as expected when applied
   同义词：work, operate, go, run
2. serve a purpose, role, or function
   同义词：serve
3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
   同义词：officiate

1. Some English adverbs function as adjectives.
   英语中有些副词可作描写词用。
2. His brain seems to be functioning normally.
   他的大脑看来功效一般。
3. The machine won't function properly if you don't oil it well.
   若是你不给机械好好加油的话，它就不会一般运行。
4. The function of an adjective is to describe or add to the meaning of a noun.
   描写词的感化是描写或增添名词的意义。
5. The minister has to attend all kinds of functions.
   部长必须参与各类会议。

func.tion

n.（名词）
The action for which one is particularly fitted or employed.
感化，功效：出格合适或人或或人所处置的步履

Assigned duty or activity.
职务，职责：分拨的职责或指定的勾当
A specific occupation or role:
脚色，职业：特定的任务或脚色：
例句：
in my function as chief editor.
在我担负总编辑的职位

An official ceremony or a formal social occasion.
严重集会，庆典：官方仪式或正式交际场所
Something closely related to another thing and dependent on it for its existence, value, or significance:
应变物：与另外一决议它的存在、代价或主要性的事物紧密亲密相干的事物：
例句：
Growth is a function of nutrition.
长身材是由养分决议的

Abbr. fMathematics
缩写 f【数学】
A variable so related to another that for each value assumed by one there is a value determined for the other.
应变量，函数：一个与他量有关联的变量，这一量中的任何一值都能在他量中找到对应的牢固值
A rule of correspondence between two sets such that there is a unique element in the second set assigned to each element in the first set.
函数：两组元素逐一对应的法则，第一组中的每一个元素在第二组中只要独一的对应量
v.intr.（不迭物动词）
func.tioned,func.tion.ing,func.tions
To have or perform a function; serve:
有或起感化；利用职责：
例句：
functioned as ambassador.
利用大使的职责

来历：
Latin fônctiô fônctiôn- [performance, execution]
拉丁语 fônctiô fônctiôn- [实行，实行]
from fônctus [past participle of] fungo [to perform, execute]
源自 fônctus [] fungo的曩昔分词 [去实行，去实行]

【引申】
func.tionless
adj.（描写词）
<参考辞汇><同义词>function,duty,office,roleThe central meaning shared by these nouns is .the actions and activities assigned to, required of, or expected of a person.:
这些名词所共有的中间意义是.指派给、须要或希冀或人实现的步履或勾当.
例句：
the function of a teacher;
教员的感化；

例句：
a bank clerk`s duty;
银行人员的职责；

例句：
assumed the office of financial adviser;
担负财务参谋这个职务；

例句：
the role of a parent.
怙恃的职责