functioning

英 [ˈfʌŋkʃnɪŋ]

美 [ˈfʌŋkʃnɪŋ]

v.  起作用; 正常工作; 运转
function的现在分词

现在分词：functioning　

TOEFL

BNC.10374 / COCA.7989

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 功能;作用;职责
  Thefunctionof something or someone is the useful thing that they do or are intended to do.
  1. The main function of the merchant banks is to raise capital for industry.
     商业银行的主要职能是为产业融资。
• VERB 工作;运转;运行
  If a machine or systemis functioning, it is working or operating.
  1. The authorities say the prison is now functioning normally...
     当局称监狱现在运转正常。
  2. Conservation programs cannot function without local support.
     没有地方的支持，自然环境保护项目就无法运作。
• VERB 发挥功能;起作用;行使职责
  If someone or somethingfunctionsasa particular thing, they do the work or fulfil the purpose of that thing.
  1. 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。
• (计算机的)功能(指执行的一系列操作)
  Afunctionis a series of operations that a computer performs, for example when a single key or a combination of keys is pressed.
• N-COUNT 应变量;随他物变化而变化的事物
  If you say that one thing isafunctionofanother, you mean that its amount or nature depends on the other thing.
  1. Investment is a function of the interest rate.
     投资随着利率的变化而变。
• (正式的)宴会，大型聚会
  Afunctionis a large formal dinner or party.

英英释义

noun

• process or manner of functioning or operating
  1. the power of its engine determines its operation
  2. the plane's operation in high winds
  3. they compared the cooking performance of each oven
  4. the jet's performance conformed to high standards
  Synonym:operationperformance

adj

• performing or able to perform its regular function
  1. a functioning flashlight

双语例句

• Here, my body is functioning, but my personality has been destroyed.
  这里，我的身体依旧运作，但我的人格已经被破坏了。
• We've written very little code in this exercise, and yet we have a functioning and flexible application.
  本次练习中，我们只写了非常少的代码，而我们获得了一个功能齐全且具弹性的应用。
• Also, the mice they used in the study lack a functioning immune system.
  同时，他们研究所用的小鼠缺少功能性免疫系统。
• This area is always tender to the touch if the intestines are not functioning properly
  如果肠功能不正常，这个部位碰一下就会感到疼痛。
• A properly functioning financial market with proper risk-sharing and information flows should be positive.
  一个运转正常、具备适当风险共但和信息流动的金融市场应具有积极作用。
• This massage helps to stimulate the functioning of the internal organs and the balancing of your body's energies.
  这种按摩有助于刺激运作的内部器官和平衡你的身体的能量。
• It's also been found to enhance immune system functioning and may lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
  真心的笑还被发现可以增加人的免疫力，降低胆固醇和血压。
• I have a functioning and satisfying relationship with a female. You have none.
  我与一位女性有一段运行良好且令人满意的关系，而你没有。
• Nicotine adversely affects the functioning of the heart and arteries
  尼古丁会对心脏及动脉功能造成损害。
• As a global community, we depend on the functioning of institutions and processes to manage our global neighborhood.
  作为一个全球性的社会，我们要依赖制度和程序的运行来管理我们的全球社区。