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function noun
⇨ function (a useful function) ⇨ event 2 (weddings and other functions)function verb
⇨ work 3 function noun function ♦︎ use ♦︎ purposeThese are all words for a special activity of sb/sth, or the way or reason sth is used. 这些词均表示作用、功能、用途。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sth's main / primary function / use / purpose◆a useful function / purpose◆to have a function / use / purpose◆to serve / fulfil a function / purpose■ function [countable, uncountable] a special activity of a person or thing 作用；功能；机能◆The committee performs a useful function despite not having executive powers.该委员会尽管没有行政权但却发挥了有益的职能。◆The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.心脏的功能是把血液输往全身。◆bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) 身体机能◆This design aims for harmony of form and function.这个设计旨在使形式和功能协调一致。■ use [countable, uncountable] a reason for which sth is used; a way in which sth is or can be used 用途；功能；用法◆I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.我相信你会给这东西找到用途的。◆This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses.这种化学品在工业上用途广泛。◆Don't throw that box away－I'm sure I could put it to some use.别把那只箱子扔掉，我肯定我还能用得着它。 see also use ⇨ use noun ■ purpose [countable] the reason why sth is done or made; what is needed in a situation for a particular reason 目的；意图；用途◆The experiments serve no useful purpose.这些实验毫无用处。◆The building is used for religious purposes.这座建筑是用于宗教活动的。ⓘ For...purposes is used when you are talking about what is needed in a particular situation. * for ... purposes指为了某一情况的需要◆These gifts count as income for tax purposes.这些赠与物品视为应课税收入。◆For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined.为了这项研究工作的需要，三个小组已合并。 event2 noun a sequence of events 一连串事件a social event 社交活动 see also party 2 event ♦︎ celebration ♦︎ occasion ♦︎ function ♦︎ reception ♦︎ reunion ♦︎ festivities ♦︎ get-togetherThese are all words for a public or social situation where people are invited to a place for a particular reason. 这些词均表示公开活动、社交场合。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) special event / celebration / occasion / reception / reunion / festivities◆(a) family event / celebration / occasion / reunion / festivities / get-together◆a social event / occasion / function◆a school event / function / reunion◆(a) wedding celebrations / reception◆Christmas celebrations / festivities◆an annual event / celebration / reunion / get-together◆an event / celebrations / a function / a reception / a reunion / festivities is / are held◆an event / celebrations / a reception / a reunion / festivities takes place / take place■ event [countable] a time when lots of people are invited to a particular place in order to spend time together having fun or taking part in an activity 公开活动；社交场合◆Details of meetings and social events are sent out to all club members.会议和社交活动的具体安排已发给俱乐部全体会员。◆The hospital is planning a major fund-raising event for June.这家医院正策划在6月份举办一次大型的筹款活动。■ celebration [countable, usually plural] a special event that people organize in order to celebrate sth 庆典；庆祝活动◆They are already preparing for his 80th birthday celebrations in October.他们已经在准备10月份为他举办80岁生日庆典了。◆The celebrations continued with a cabaret dinner.庆祝活动在有卡巴莱歌舞表演的晚宴上继续。▸ celebrate verb [intransitive, transitive] ◆Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate.杰克通过考试了，我们要外出庆祝一下。◆How do people celebrate New Year in your country?你们国家的人怎样庆祝新年？ see also celebrate ⇨ play verb 1 ■ occasion [countable] a special event, ceremony or celebration 特别的事情（或仪式、庆典）◆Turn every meal into a special occasion.要让每一餐都给人有惊喜的感觉。◆Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion.他们的婚礼办得相当隆重。◆They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert.他们举办了露天音乐会来庆祝。◆He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.他在退休仪式上获赠这块手表。■ function [countable] (rather formal) a social event or official ceremony 社交聚会；典礼；宴会◆The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅可以举办婚礼和其他公开活动。◆He and his wife were guests of honour at a function held by the society last weekend.在上周末协会举办的宴会上他和他的妻子是特邀嘉宾。■ reception [countable] a formal social occasion to welcome sb or celebrate sth 接待仪式；欢迎会；招待会◆They held a reception for 100 guests at the golf club.他们在高尔夫球会所举办了一个欢迎会，招待100名嘉宾。◆The hall is a popular venue for wedding receptions.这个大厅是深受欢迎的婚宴场所。■ reunion / /riːˈjuːniən/ / [countable] a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time 重逢；团聚；聚会◆The seventh annual reunion will take place in March.第七届年度联欢会将于3月份举行。◆a school reunion校友聚会■ festivities / /feˈstɪvətiz/ / [plural] (rather formal) the activities that are organized to celebrate a special event 庆祝活动◆Bonfires and fireworks will form part of the festivities.庆祝活动包括燃篝火和放烟火。■ ˈget-together [countable] (informal) an informal meeting; a party （非正式的）聚会；联欢会◆I'm going back for the usual family get-together at Thanksgiving.我像往年一样，感恩节回去和家人团聚。 see also get together ⇨ meet 1 work3 verb work on an assignment 做作业work as a teacher/in education 当老师；从事教育工作The phone isn't working. 这部电话坏了。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ operate 另见operate条work ♦︎ function ♦︎ run ♦︎ operate ♦︎ goThese are all words that can be used when a machine, system or device performs in the correct way. 这些词均表示机器、系统或装置运转良好、正常工作。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to actually / still work / function / go◆to work / function / run / operate efficiently / satisfactorily / smoothly / independently / successfully / normally / reliably◆to work / function / run perfectly◆to work / function / operate effectively / properly / correctly◆to work / function well◆to run / operate continuously◆fully functioning / operating■ work [intransitive](of a machine or device) to perform in the correct way （机器或装置）运转良好，正常工作◆The phone isn't working.这部电话坏了。◆It works by electricity.这是电动的。◆Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works?他们对大脑功能的了解有进展吗？ see also work ⇨ operate ■ function [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (rather formal) to work in the correct way 起作用；运转良好；正常工作◆Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.尽管供电中断，医院继续正常运转。◆Many children can't function effectively in large classes.许多孩子在大班上课时学习效果不好。◆We now have a functioning shower.现在我们有了好用的淋浴器。■ run (running, ran, run) [intransitive] to work in the correct way 起作用；运转良好；正常工作◆Stan had the chainsaw running.斯坦开动了链锯。◆Our van runs on (= uses) diesel.我们的货车烧柴油。◆Which operating system have you got running?你们运行的是哪个操作系统？ⓘ Run is usually used to talk about an engine or motor (or a machine that uses an engine or motor), or a computer program. * run通常指发动机、马达（或使用发动机或马达的机器）或电脑程序正常工作。 see also run ⇨ operate , up and running ⇨ active adj. ■ operate [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (rather formal) (especially of a machine) to work in a particular way; (of a service or system) to be working （尤指机器）运转；（服务或系统）工作◆Solar panels can only operate in sunlight.太阳能电池板只能在阳光下才能正常工作。◆Some people can only operate well under pressure.有些人只有在压力下才能工作得好。◆A new late-night service is now operating.现在推出了一种新的深夜服务项目。 see also operate ⇨ operate ▸ operation noun [uncountable] ◆Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine.定期维修能确保发动机运行顺畅。 see also in operation , operational ⇨ active adj. NOTE 辨析 Function or operate? Function is used more to talk about whether sth works or how well or badly it works; operate is used more to talk about the conditions required for sth to work. * function较多用于描述是否运转或运转情况是否良好。operate较多用于描述运行的必要条件。■ go (goes, went, gone) [intransitive] (informal, especially spoken) (of a machine) to work in the correct way （机器）起作用，运转良好，正常工作◆What makes it go?是什么让它运转起来？ |