functionally

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functionally — 副詞

1. with usefulness and efficiency as the main concern, rather than decoration or ap

1.副詞B2
釋義

實用上

強調實用性而非外觀

with usefulness and efficiency as the main concern, rather than decoration or appearance

例句

Otis chose a functionally sturdy backpack for his hiking trip instead of a leather bag.

Otis 選擇了一款功能結實的背包去健行，而不是用皮革包。

adverb before adjective: functionally sturdy

Jisoo arranged the furniture functionally so the living room felt more spacious.

Jisoo 把家具重新擺放得非常實用，讓客廳感覺更寬敞。

adverb after verb: arranged functionally

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

[verb] + functionally

functionally + [adjective]

用法筆記

Often contrasts with 'decoratively' or 'aesthetically'. Common in reviews of products, architecture, and interior design where usefulness is valued over visual appeal.

常見錯誤

❌The room was functionally decorated with paintings and ornaments.
✅The room was functionally designed with shelves and work surfaces.
💡'functionally' in this sense emphasises practical usefulness, not decorative effect.

2. operating or performing as expected, without problems or interruption

2.副詞B2
釋義

功能正常

以正常方式運轉

operating or performing as expected, without problems or interruption

例句

After the storm, the hospital's backup generator was still running functionally.

暴風雨過後，醫院的備用發電機仍然正常運轉。

adverb after verb of operation: running functionally

Erik's ten-year-old car is functionally operational despite its rusty appearance.

Erik 那輛十年的老車雖然外表生鏽，但功能上仍可正常行駛。

adverb before adjective: functionally operational

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

[verb] + functionally

functionally + [adjective]

用法筆記

Frequently paired with verbs of operation: 'work', 'run', 'operate', 'perform'. Common in medical, technical, and recovery contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The machine is functionally broken.
✅The machine is functionally working despite the minor issue.
💡'functionally' in this sense means it operates normally, not that it is broken.

3. regarding the purpose, role, or task someone or something is meant to perform, o

3.副詞C1
釋義

功能上

從功能或角色角度來看

regarding the purpose, role, or task someone or something is meant to perform, often used to compare or classify

例句

Functionally, the two jobs are the same — both involve managing client accounts and reporting progress.

功能上來說，這兩份工作是一樣的，都是管理客戶帳戶和報告進度。

sentence adverb: Functionally, [clause]

Hamza's role in the project is functionally equivalent to a team leader despite his different title.

Hamza 在專案中的角色功能上相當於組長，即使他的正式職稱不同。

collocation: functionally equivalent to

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

Functionally, [clause]

functionally + [adjective]

用法筆記

Commonly used as a sentence adverb at the beginning of a clause to frame a comparison of purposes or roles. Distinguish from Sense 1 (PRACTICAL USE) which focuses on tangible usefulness — this sense is more abstract, comparing the essential nature of two things.

常見錯誤

❌Functionally, the building is very beautiful.
✅The building is functionally designed (sense 1) to maximise natural light.
💡For abstract comparisons of purpose, use Sense 3; for practical usefulness, use Sense 1.