v.起作用(function的现在分词形式);运转;正常工作;
例句:
The system was clearly not functioning smoothly or transparently.
该系统显然运行并不顺畅,也不明晰。
Maps immediately were put up on the wall and the radio began functioning.
墙上立刻挂起地图,电台开始工作.
The refrigerator is not functioning well.
冰箱有点问题.