function
gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1
Anh
~ 800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
entity
1
Purpose or role of something
The job or use of something or someone.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the function of [something] is to [verb]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
Từ đồng nghĩa
role (Often refers to a person's position or responsibilities rather than an object's purpose.)
|
purpose (Focuses more on the reason something exists rather than how it operates.)
Từ trái nghĩa
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
primary function
|serve a function
|perform a function
|important function
Chủ đề
daily life
|work
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
- This button's function is to start the machine.
- Her function in the team is to manage schedules.
- The museum serves an educational function.
- The function of this software is data analysis.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The function of a pen is to write.
- A teacher's function is to help students learn.
- The function of the fridge is to keep food cold.
- The function of the phone is to make calls.
Danh từ
B2
event
2
Formal social gathering
A big and important party or meeting, often for work or special occasions.
Mẫu sử dụng:
attend a function
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
Từ đồng nghĩa
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.)
|
gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
Từ trái nghĩa
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
official function
|charity function
|attend a function
Chủ đề
social
|business
|daily_life
|relationships
Ví dụ
- We were invited to a charity function at the hotel.
- The mayor will speak at the official function tonight.
- They met at a business function last year.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I went to a school function yesterday.
- He spoke at a company function.
- They met at a wedding function.
Danh từ
technical
B2
entity
3
Named code block in programming
In computer programming, a part of code that does one job and can be used again.
Mẫu sử dụng:
call a function
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
Từ đồng nghĩa
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
Từ trái nghĩa
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
define a function
|call a function
|function parameters
Chủ đề
technology
|computing
Ví dụ
- This program has a search function for finding files.
- You can define your own functions in the script.
- The login process is handled by this function.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I wrote a function to add two numbers.
- This game has a save function.
- We use a print function to show text.
Động từ
B1
action
4
Operate or work properly
To work or do what it is supposed to do.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] functions as [something]
Từ đồng nghĩa
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.)
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work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
Từ trái nghĩa
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
function properly
|function effectively
|no longer functions
Chủ đề
daily life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
- My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
- The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
Ví dụ cho người học
- My watch does not function now.
- This car still functions well.
- The light will not function without power.
Ngữ pháp
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function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
func - tion (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: function
- Plural: function, functions
Verb
- Base: function
- 3rd Person Singular: functions
- Present Participle: functioning
- Past: functioned
Họ từ
Forms
functions
noun
functioning
verb
functioned
verb
Core family
functional
adjective B1
Related words
functionally
adverb
functionality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Cách diễn đạt
function as
1/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Serve the role of something else
To do the job of something else.
Ví dụ
- This room functions as both an office and a guest bedroom.
- Her phone functions as her camera when she travels.
in full functioning order
1/ˈɪn fˈʊl fˈʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
Operating completely and correctly
Working fully and without problems.
Ví dụ
- The car was in full functioning order before the trip.
- We need to make sure all systems are in full functioning order.