Function Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

function

verb

快速理解

What does "Function" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Function"?

作為動詞,function 主要指事物正常運作或發揮作用。

  1. 1

    運作

    EN: to work or operate in a proper or particular way

    翻譯: (以特定或正常的方式)運作、運行

  2. 2

    發揮作用

    EN: to serve a purpose or fulfill a role

    翻譯: 發揮作用、擔任角色

  3. 3

    替代運作

    EN: to serve as or take the place of something

    翻譯: 作為…使用、替代…的功能

小提醒:function 作動詞時是不及物動詞,後面常接 'as' 或 'properly' 等副詞,不能直接接受詞。例如:'The device functions as a scanner.'(正確),而非 'The device functions a scanner.'(錯誤)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Function" in English

How to pronounce "Function" in English?"Function" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Function" from YouTube Videos

Should You Move Your Company to Silicon Valley? - Eric Migicovsky, Pebble Founder

Y Combinator

this turned out to be a really good forcing function for me and I realized that you know the first three years my startup I could have achieved in six months down here in Silicon Valley.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Function"?How does "Function" change by context?

1. to work or operate in a proper or particular way

運作,發揮作用

The machine is not functioning properly.

這台機器運作不正常。

Her liver began to function normally after the treatment.

治療後,她的肝臟開始正常運作。

2. to serve a particular purpose or role

擔任…角色,起…作用

This room functions as both an office and a guest room.

這個房間兼具辦公室和客房的功用。

In the committee, she functions as the main coordinator.

在委員會中,她擔任主要的協調者。

3. to attend or participate in a social or official event

參加(社交或正式活動)

The ambassador will function at the state dinner tonight.

大使將出席今晚的國宴。

He functions at numerous charity events throughout the year.

他一年到頭參加無數的慈善活動。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Function"?How to make natural sentences with "Function"?
PatternMeaningExample
function as + noun作為…;起…的作用This small room functions as a study. (這個小房間作為書房使用。)
function + adverb (e.g., well, properly, normally)運作(得…);發揮功能(得…)The machine is not functioning properly. (這台機器運作不正常。)
function + prepositional phrase (e.g., in a role, for a purpose)在…中發揮作用;為…目的而運作She functions as the team leader in this project. (她在這個專案中擔任團隊領導者的角色。)
continue to function繼續運作;持續發揮功能Despite the damage, the system continued to function. (儘管受損,系統仍繼續運作。)
be designed to function + adverb/prepositional phrase被設計來…運作This device is designed to function underwater. (這個裝置被設計為可在水下運作。)

用法說明

How is "Function" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Function"?

function as vs function like

  • function as + N 表示「擔任…的角色」或「作為…來運作」,強調其正式的、預期的或等同的用途。
  • function like + N 表示「運作方式類似於…」,強調其行為或運作模式上的相似性,但並非完全等同。
  • 當描述一個物體或人的主要、設計上的目的時,通常使用 function as
  • 當進行比喻或類比,說明運作方式相似時,通常使用 function like。 EN: In small villages, the community center often functions as a school. 翻譯: 在小村莊裡,社區中心常常兼作學校使用。

EN:This new smart device functions like a personal assistant.

翻譯:這款新的智能設備運作起來就像個人助理。

EN:She will function as the team leader during the project.

翻譯:在專案期間,她將擔任團隊領導的角色。

EN:The algorithm functions like a filter, sorting out irrelevant data.

翻譯:這個演算法運作起來就像過濾器,能篩選掉不相關的數據。

總結建議

在表達「作為…來使用」時用 function as,進行「類似…的運作」的比喻時則用 function like

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Function" and similar words?How to choose "Function" vs alternatives?

function vs work

「function」強調事物正常運作或發揮預期作用,通常用於機械、系統或身體器官;「work」則泛指一般性的工作、勞動或運轉,範圍更廣。

function vs operate

「function」強調事物發揮其內在或設計上的功能;「operate」則強調對機器、系統進行控制或使其運行,更具主動操控意味。

function vs serve

「function」指事物依其本質或設計發揮作用;「serve」則強調為特定目的、人群或角色提供服務、滿足需求。

口語用法

How is "Function" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Function"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人的話語時,常會用「function as」來表示某物被當作另一物使用。 EN: He said the old box could function as a stool. 翻譯: 他說那個舊箱子可以當凳子用。

EN:In her words, this room functions as both an office and a guest room.

翻譯:照她的說法,這個房間兼作辦公室和客房。

語氣強調

為了強調某物「確實能發揮作用」或「正常運作」,口語中會加重「function」的語氣,或加上「really」、「actually」等副詞。 EN: Don't worry, the backup generator actually functions. 翻譯: 別擔心,備用發電機真的能運作。

EN:This old phone still functions perfectly for calls.

翻譯:這支舊手機打電話的功能還是完全正常。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,說話者可能會用「how it functions...」或「the way it functions...」作為短暫的停頓填充,引出後續解釋。 EN: The issue is, how it functions under pressure is unclear. 翻譯: 問題是,它在壓力下如何運作還不清楚。

EN:I like the design, but the way it functions... it's a bit complicated.

翻譯:我喜歡它的設計,但它的運作方式...有點複雜。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業文件中,應避免將「function」用於上述口語的停頓或隨意引述結構。建議使用更精確的動詞如「operate」、「serve as」、「work」,或使用名詞形式「its function is to...」以使表達更嚴謹。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Function"?What fixed phrases with "Function" should I remember?

function as

function as [noun]

充當;作為;起…的作用

function properly

function properly

正常運作;功能正常

function effectively

function effectively

有效運作;有效發揮功能

cease to function

cease to function

停止運作;失效

function without

function without [noun]

在沒有…的情況下運作

function smoothly

function smoothly

順利運作;運作順暢

function independently

function independently

獨立運作;獨立發揮功能

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Function"?Which "Function" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×This machine functions good.

This machine functions well.

動詞 'function' 後面修飾其狀態或方式時,應使用副詞 'well',而非形容詞 'good'。

×My phone is not functioning.

My phone is not working.

雖然 'function' 和 'work' 在技術上可互換,但在日常口語中描述電子產品故障時,'work' 或 'not work' 更為自然。'Not functioning' 聽起來較為正式或技術性。

×He functions as a manager in the company.

He serves as a manager in the company. / He works as a manager in the company.

描述人的職務或角色時,通常使用 'serve as' 或 'work as'。'Function as' 主要用於描述物體或系統的用途,用於人時會顯得不自然且過於機械化。

×We need to function the meeting smoothly.

We need to ensure the meeting functions smoothly. / We need to run the meeting smoothly.

'Function' 是不及物動詞,後面不能直接接受詞。不能說 'function something'。正確說法是使用 'ensure something functions...' 或換用及物動詞如 'run', 'operate', 'manage'。

×Its function is to cooling the engine.

Its function is to cool the engine.

在 'function is to...' 這個結構中,'to' 是不定詞的標記,後面必須接動詞原形 'cool',而非動名詞 'cooling'。這是常見的不定詞與動名詞混淆錯誤。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Function"?What are tense/participle forms of "Function"?
functions(3rd_singular)functioning(present_participle)functioned(past)functioned(past_participle)
function 在英語中是什麼意思?