dysfunctional

dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

GRE

s. impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
s. (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

a. 功能失调的

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dysfunctional 可以拆分为 dys-（表示不良、异常）和 functional（功能的），合起来表示“不正常运作的”。

例句

1. The dysfunctional family struggled to communicate with each other.

这个功能失调的家庭在沟通方面很困难。

2. His dysfunctional behavior at work caused many problems for his team.

他在工作中功能失调的行为给团队带来了许多问题。

3. The machine is dysfunctional and needs to be repaired.

这台机器功能失调，需要修理。