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Derived from 'function' (Latin 'functio' meaning 'performance') + '-alism', a suffix denoting a practice or philosophy.
❶ 功能主义,一种强调事物功能或用途的理论或方法,认为事物的存在意义在于其功能而非形式。
“Functionalism in architecture focuses on designing buildings based on their intended use.”
(建筑中的功能主义强调根据建筑物的用途来设计。)
“The functionalism of this tool makes it very practical for everyday tasks.”
(这个工具的功能性使其非常适合日常任务。)
architectural functionalism — 建筑功能主义,强调建筑的设计应完全服务于其功能需求,形式服从功能。
“Architectural functionalism became prominent in the early 20th century.”
(建筑功能主义在20世纪初变得突出。)
psychological functionalism — 心理功能主义,研究心理过程如何帮助个体适应和生存。
“Psychological functionalism was developed as a response to structuralism.”
(心理功能主义是对结构主义的回应而发展起来的。)