function

同义

mathematical function single-valued function map mapping function

词性

n

解释

(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)

示例

None

同义

use purpose role function

词性

n

解释

what something is used for

示例

the function of an auger is to bore holes|ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

同义

function part role office

词性

n

解释

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

示例

the function of a teacher|the government must do its part|play its role

同义

function

词性

n

解释

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

示例

height is a function of age|price is a function of supply and demand

同义

function

词性

n

解释

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

示例

it was a black-tie function

同义

social function social occasion affair function occasion

词性

n

解释

a vaguely specified social event

示例

the party was quite an affair|an occasion arranged to honor the president|a seemingly endless round of social functions

同义

function subprogram subroutine routine procedure

词性

n

解释

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

示例

None

同义

go function work operate run

词性

v

解释

perform as expected when applied

示例

The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in|Does this old car still run well?|This old radio doesn't work anymore

同义

serve function

词性

v

解释

serve a purpose, role, or function

示例

The tree stump serves as a table|The female students served as a control group|This table would serve very well|His freedom served him well|The table functions as a desk

同义

officiate function

词性

v

解释

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

示例

His wife officiated as his private secretary