名词 function:

1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

2. what something is used for

3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

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

7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

动词 function:

1. perform as expected when applied

2. serve a purpose, role, or function

3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

On weekdays, one third of the room functions as workspace.

在工作日，房间的1/3用作办公区域。

The shell surrounding the egg has many important functions.

蛋壳有许多重要的功能。

impairment of the functions of the kidney

肾功能障碍

They have the functions and powers in their hands.

他们手里掌握着职权.

That notary is authorised to perform the certain legal functions.

公证人被授权执行某些法律职能.

Semiconductor devices can perform a variety of control functions in electronic equipment.

半导体器件在电子设备中能起各式各样的控制作用.

An attributive noun functions as an adjective.

定语性名词起形容词作用.

More studies will be required before we know what the functions of these genes are and whether they relate to each other.

要弄清这些基因的功能以及它们彼此之间是否关联，我们还需要开展更多的研究。

That must be the oval unroofed amphitheater in Rome. It was basically a stadium with comprehensive functions.

那就是罗马的椭圆型露天竞技场了, 基本上是综合功能的体育场.

This ban on internal communications is generally referred to as'separation of functions. '

这种禁止内部联系的作法一般被称为是"职能的分立 ".

Differences will help to reveal the functions of the genes.

它们间的差异将会帮助我们揭开基因多种功能.

Hormones regulate many insect functions, including ecdysis and metamorphosis.

激素调节昆虫的许多功能，包括蜕皮和变态。

Modeless dialog boxes frequently have several buttons that immediately invoke various functions.

不要忘记非模态对话框中经常会有几个按钮,可以立即激活不同的功能.

Frequently used functions should be provided in toolbars, palettes, or the equivalent.

经常使用的功能应该以工具栏 、 调色板, 或者等效的方式来提供.

Provide functions in the window where they are used.

把功能置于需要它们的窗口中.