adj. 1.官能的,机能的。 2.在起作用的;职务上的。 3.【数学】函数的。 4.【建筑】从使用的观点设计[构成]的。 5.有多种用途的;可改变用途的。 6.可使用的,可操作的。 n. -ism 【心、建】机能主义〔心理学上指思想和行动的过程,是人的整个机体的反应;建筑学上指讲求实用,而不注重外观〕。 n. -ist 机能主义者。 adv. -ly
designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness"
relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure; "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"; "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes" 同义词:running, operative, working,
designed for or adapted to a function or use; "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional architecture"
fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order" 同义词:usable, useable, operable, operational,
Generally, functional refers to something able to fulfill its purpose or function.
例句与用法
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The coxa is the functional base of the leg . 基节是腿的功能基础。
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The functional response will level off . 机能反应会平稳下来。
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The organo functional groups will react with the resin . 有机官能团将与树脂反应。
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The functional perfection of its design is quite amazing . 它的机能之完美,真是神奇。
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Functional relationships permeate every part of science . 函数关系渗透自然科学的每个部分。
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Haldeman's chilly discipline here was functional . 霍尔德曼的严酷无情的纪律在这儿起了作用。
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Wound contraction can produce serious functional impairment . 伤口收缩能造成严重的功能障碍。
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I am hardly functional if i do not get eight hours' sleep ! 我要是不睡上八个小时就无法工作!
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The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney . 肾单位是肾脏的结构和功能单位。
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We shall take a closer look at the concept of functional dependence . 我们将周密地考虑一下函数相关的概念。