functional

• 指某物设计或存在是为了实用、有用，而非为了好看；也指某物在正常运作或发挥作用。

Describes something that is designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive.

1. Working or operationalB1formal

   Designed to be practical and useful, rather than decorative; in working order.

   实用的

   • The old radio is still functional.
   • We need a functional kitchen for the restaurant.
   • The software is now fully functional after the update.

   同义词operationaloperativepracticalserviceableusableutilitarianworking

   反义词brokendefectiveinoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctional

2. Relating to functionB2formal

   Concerned with the purpose or role of something, rather than its structure.

   功能的

   • The design is both aesthetic and functional.
   • Functional analysis helps understand how systems work.
   • The furniture is purely functional, with no ornamentation.

   同义词operationaloperativepracticalpurposiveutilitarian

3. Medical: affecting functionC1formalmedical

   Relating to a condition where an organ or system does not work properly, but without structural damage.

   功能性的

   • The patient suffers from a functional disorder of the digestive system.
   • Functional symptoms can be difficult to diagnose.
   • The doctor explained the difference between structural and functional problems.

   同义词physiologic

   反义词dysfunctionalnonfunctionalorganic