1630s, "pertaining to function or office," from function (n.) + -al (1), or from Medieval Latin functionalis. Meaning "utilitarian" is by 1864; specific use in architecture is from 1928. Related: Functionally; functionality.
雙語例句
1. The decor is functional.
裝潢風(fēng)格追求實(shí)用。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Felicity's bedroom was spartan but functional.
費(fèi)莉西蒂的臥室很簡(jiǎn)樸，但非常實(shí)用。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The mirror is functional yet decorative.
這鏡子能照人，但也有裝飾作用。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
4. Bathrooms don't have to be purely functional.
浴室不必完全只為了實(shí)用。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
5. The telephone was out of order, but is functional now.