Indeed,they are an interim arrangement under the Basic Law,designed to maintain balance and continuity while our democratic process continues to evolve of the next decade.

• 事实上，功能组别是《基本法》规定的过渡性安排，目的是让香港在未来十年按部就班发展民主，期间又可平衡各方的需要，并继续顺利运作。