1、figure

數(shù)字;(尤指)統(tǒng)計數(shù)字

It would be very nice if we had a true figure of how many people in this country haven't got a job.

如果我們能得到該國失業(yè)人口的真實數(shù)字就好了。

It will not be long before the inflation figure starts to fall.

過不了多久，通貨膨脹率就會開始下降。

人影;身影

Alistair saw the dim figure of Rose in the chair.

阿利斯泰爾看見了坐在椅子里的羅絲的模糊身影。

She waited, standing on the bridge, until his figure vanished against the grey backdrop of the Palace.

她站在橋上，一直等到他的身影消失在宮殿灰色的陰影中。

體形;身材

Take pride in your health and your figure.

為自己的健康和體形感到驕傲吧。

Janet was a natural blonde with a good figure.

珍妮特天生一頭金發(fā)，身材曼妙。

2、function

功能;作用;職責

The main function of the merchant banks is to raise capital for industry.

商業(yè)銀行的主要職能是為產(chǎn)業(yè)融資。

工作;運轉;運行

The authorities say the prison is now functioning normally.

當局稱監(jiān)獄現(xiàn)在運轉正常。

Conservation programs cannot function without local support.

沒有地方的支持，自然環(huán)境保護項目就無法運作。

發(fā)揮功能;起作用;行使職責

On weekdays, one third of the room functions as workspace.

在工作日，房間的1/3用作辦公區(qū)域。