function as
phrasal verbfunction as somebody/something
- to perform the action or the job of the thing or person mentioned
起…作用;具有…功能 - The sofa also functions as a bed.
这沙发还可当床用。 - I need money to be able to function as an artist.
我需要钱才能成为一名艺术家。
- The sofa also functions as a bed.