hàm số 
function like: Funktion → →
die Funktion ☊ 
bộ máy, sự hoạt động ☊ 
☊ funktionieren ☊ hoạt động ☊ ☊ Funktion ☊ 功能 ☊ gōng néng funktionieren ☊ 起作用 ☊ qǐ zuò yòng Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407) Gewissenhaft testet sie alle Funktionen. ☊ Cô kiểm tra tỉ mỉ mọi bộ máy. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 968) Nein, denn die Beleuchtung funktioniert. ☊ Không, vì đèn vẫn hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 972) Das Produkt funktioniert nicht. ☊ Sản phẩm này không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2277) Funktioniert es jetzt? ☊ Bây giờ thì nó hoạt động phải không? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2283) Können Sie mir bitte erklären, wie das funktioniert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi cái này hoạt động thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2343) We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
basic features which are common to all human languages ☊ common ☊
I know it sounds crazy but it just might work. ☊ crazy ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
There are numerous functions in aid of charity. ☊ function ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
How does it work? ☊ how ☊
Initially, the system worked well. ☊ initially ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
Neither the TV nor the video actually work/works. ☊ neither ☊
The latest model has over 100 new features. ☊ new ☊
He attended in his official capacity as mayor. ☊ official ☊
an official function/reception ☊ official ☊
The TV works perfectly now. ☊ perfectly ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
It works by electricity. ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
My first job didn't work out. ☊ work out ☊