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

• It is important to check that the gearbox and clutches are functioning properly.
  它是很重要的，检查变速箱和离合器功能正常。
• 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。
• It was very convenient to be able to test our changes within the functioning system.
  能在功能系统内对我们的改动进行测试是件很便利的事。
• Fault tolerance refers to a system's ability to continue functioning when part of the system fails.
  容错是指：当系统的一部分出现故障时，系统继续运行的能力。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Follow-up examination revealed persistent impairment of apraxia and executive functioning, worsening language performance, and preserved memory.
  随访调查发现运用不能症和执行功能化的持续受损，不断恶化的语言表现，和记忆保存。
• And when you reduce stress, you boost immune functioning.
  而当你不那么紧张了，你的免疫功能也就增强了。
• Selenium is also essential for normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland.
  硒元素同样也是免疫系统和甲状腺功能所必需的。