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functioning

🇬🇧 UK/'fʌŋkʃәniŋ/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLA2

Definitions

adj.

Operating or working properly; capable of performing its intended purpose.

运转正常的,起作用的,有功能的

n.

The way in which something operates or works.

运作,运行,功能发挥

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
functto perform, execute, discharge
+
ionact, process, state
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=functioning

Common Collocations

  • 1.properly functioning正常运作
  • 2.still functioning仍在运转
  • 3.functioning system运行系统

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The old machine is still functioning despite its age.

  • 2.

    All the equipment is functioning properly for the experiment.

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