functionality

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functionality — 名詞

  • functionalitysingular
  • functionalitiesplural

1. the different tasks and operations that a computer system, software program, or

1.名詞B2
釋義

功能

設備或軟體可執行的操作

the different tasks and operations that a computer system, software program, or piece of electronic equipment can perform for its user.

例句

Rohan showed his boss how the new search functionality could find old records in seconds.

Rohan 向主管展示新的搜尋功能如何在幾秒內找到舊記錄。

search functionality + could find

The app's latest update adds voice control functionality that works even without an internet connection.

該應用程式的最新更新加入了語音控制功能，即使沒有網路連線也能使用。

adds ... functionality

同義詞
  • features

    more concrete and countable; 'functionality' emphasises the collective operations

  • capabilities

    broader, can describe human or machine ability

  • operations

    more technical and mechanical; less common in everyday contexts

用法筆記

Often used in the plural (functionalities) in technical writing, though the uncountable singular is more common in everyday English.

常見錯誤

❌The new phone has many functionality.
✅The new phone has many functionalities / a lot of functionality.
💡When listing countable features, use the plural or rephrase with 'features'.

2. the quality of being practical and effective for the purpose that a product, sys

2.名詞B2
釋義

實用性

產品符合實際用途的品質

the quality of being practical and effective for the purpose that a product, system, or design was created to serve.

例句

Hassan chose the simpler backpack for its functionality — it had everything he needed and nothing extra.

Hassan 選擇較簡單的背包是因為它的實用性——裡面有他需要的一切，沒有多餘的東西。

chose ... for its functionality

The furniture designer prioritised functionality over beauty, making chairs that were comfortable for long use.

這位家具設計師優先考慮實用性而非美觀，製作了長時間坐著也很舒適的椅子。

prioritised functionality over beauty

同義詞
  • usability

    more specific to how easy something is to use; 'functionality' is broader

  • practicality

    focuses on being sensible and convenient rather than theoretical

  • utility

    more formal; emphasises usefulness in a technical or economic sense

用法筆記

Common in product reviews, design critiques, and discussions of everyday objects. Frequently contrasts with 'appearance' or 'aesthetics' (e.g. 'functionality over form').

常見錯誤

❌The car has good functionality on the highway.
✅The car performs well on the highway.
💡For vehicles and machinery, 'performance' or 'handling' is more natural than 'functionality'.