| 单词 | operation |
| 释义 | operation (ɒpəreɪʃən ) Word forms: operations 1. countable noun An operation is a highly organized activity that involves many people doing different things. The rescue operation began on Friday afternoon. The soldiers were engaged in a military operation close to the border. ...a police operation against organised crime. 2. countable noun A business or company can be referred to as an operation. [business] Thorn's electronics operation employs around 5,000 people. The two parent groups now run their business as a single combined operation. 3. countable noun B1+ When a patient has an operation, a surgeon cuts open their body in order to remove, replace, or repair a diseased or damaged part. Charles was at the clinic recovering from an operation on his arm. 4. uncountable noun [in/out of N] If a system is in operation, it is being used. The scheme is expected to be in operation by the end of March. ...the free banking system that has been in operation since the early eighties. 5. uncountable noun [in/out of N] If a machine or device is in operation, it is working. There are three ski lifts in operation. 6. come into operation/put sth into operation phrase When a rule, system, or plan comes into operation or you put it into operation, you begin to use it. The Financial Services Act came into operation four years ago. Cheaper energy conservation techniques have been put into operation in the developed world. Collocations: banking operation The company is to hire 400 call centre staff as it continues to expand its banking operations in Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He has a small banking advisory operation in the City. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It would also provide the systems and technology platforms needed to run a large banking operation. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Two weeks before our holiday, I learnt that the airline had ceased operations. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The company filed for bankruptcy and ceased operation in October last year. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It said it would cease those operations as soon as practicable. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A huge clean-up operation has now been launched. The Sun (2014) The shop remained shut yesterday for a clean-up operation. The Sun (2007) The rescue and clean-up operations were helped yesterday by slightly warmer weather. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I'm just trying to prove that you can run a commercial operation in a sustainable way. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Partners deny that they promoted tax avoidance schemes, and say that they run commercial operations for profit. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There is also a sizeable commercial operation to run. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Sales from continuing operations, including acquisitions, increased 9 per cent to £359 million. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Pre-tax profits from continuing operations were up 22 per cent . Times, Sunday Times (2008) It also raised its full-year forecast for adjusted earnings from continuing operations. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The documentary series that digs deep into covert operations returns for a new series. The Sun (2014) The fraudsters were caught after an extensive covert operation by the police. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Case officers plan and carry out covert intelligence operations abroad. Times, Sunday Times (2008) She looks after all the star's day-to-day operations. The Sun (2013) He decided that the best way to get back in touch with day-to-day operations was to join a smaller business. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But police chiefs will remain in charge of day-to-day operations. The Sun (2010) Shadow underwent an emergency operation to repair his liver. Times, Sunday Times (2016) An urgent request was made to transfer her to another hospital for an emergency operation. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But after an emergency operation to remove the tumour he is now recovering. The Sun (2013) At one point her apartment was raided by police, putting the entire operation at risk. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I decided it was necessary to carry out the entire operation. Times, Sunday Times (2012) An Army spokesman said that it was not outsourcing its entire recruitment operation but exploring the potential for a partnership with industry. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It has just expanded operations. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It aims to double output through a mixture of adding mines and expanding operations at its existing facilities. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Last year the family expanded the operation by planting 200 olive trees. Times, Sunday Times (2008) After the deal on Tuesday the military has stopped air and ground operations in the area. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A ground operation might not happen. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It is the largest military ground operation they have launched in half a century. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Both will have used all their permitted hours of operation. Times, Sunday Times The couple say that the problem could be resolved by removing two of the turbines and limiting the hours of operation of a third. Times, Sunday Times Extending the zones' hours of operation means wardens will be able to patrol for transgressors at any time of the day or night. Times, Sunday Times Apart from the effect on neighbours and the environment, they will want to know about proposed access, parking, hours of operation and other possible permanent structures. Times, Sunday Times A reservoir near the mill could provide ten hours of operation from fourteen hours of stored water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A secret intelligence operation had been carried out to target the network, which led to the arrests. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Case officers plan and carry out covert intelligence operations abroad. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The raids came after an intelligence operation lasting more than a year. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The pair were freed early yesterday in a joint operation involving the police and army. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There was no excuse for countries to fail to share intelligence and conduct joint operations. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Police across Europe have arrested more than 1,000 suspects in the biggest joint operation against organised crime. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The 43-year-old put on a stone and a half after a knee operation last summer. The Sun (2011) Moreover, there was no adverse reaction after two knee operations in a year. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The defender is recovering from a knee operation and missed the pre-season campaign. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The banking group said that it had launched investment banking operations there the previous year. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A search operation was launched , but rescuers said the plane may not have made it. The Sun (2015) The rescue operation was launched after one of the four raised the alarm on her mobile. The Sun (2007) Doctors diagnosed a twisted bowel and she underwent a life-saving four-hour operation. The Sun (2014) He was rushed to hospital where doctors and a psychiatrist decided the life-saving liver operation was in his best interests. The Sun (2009) She had been born with a weak heart and had endured three life-saving operations. The Sun (2012) This was the last great military operation of the Second World War. Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 194445 (2007) And the military operation is not yet completely over. The Sun (2011) It is the largest military ground operation the country has launched in half a century. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Both companies produce industrial pumps and valves for oil, gas and mining operations. The Sun (2014) It became necessary for the company to establish mining operations in Mexico. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) The sudden halt to mining operations in the south of the country is now affecting the wider economy. Times, Sunday Times (2011) To cope with the overflow, health officials are planning to delay some minor operations to make more beds available for flu victims. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It was a minor operation, but something went terribly wrong. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He has undergone reconstructive surgery on his left shoulder and also had a minor operation on his right shoulder. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Meanwhile the Met Police said they would be mounting a huge security operation to ensure the send-off is not disrupted. The Sun (2013) Other host cities have been accused of mounting clean-up operations to remove the destitute from their streets. The Sun (2010) Soon the Army won't be capable of mounting any serious operation. The Sun (2013) He will see a hand specialist with a view to determining whether he needs an operation. Times, Sunday Times (2017) But those with symptoms do not need an operation to remove it. The Sun (2014) She also needed operations on both shoulders. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The online operation is worth £65m. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It is moving sales to the internet and investing in its online operation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) At the heart of an online gaming operation is technology. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It was necessary to maintain the normal operation schedule of the railway corridor during construction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many operations scheduled for next week have already been cancelled and hospitals said that while extra notice was helpful it was still not enough. Times, Sunday Times By the beginning of last week, an operation scheduled to last only 10 days looked like lasting a month. Times, Sunday Times The raid was part of an ongoing operation targeting a criminal network in the city, in which several arrests have been made. The Sun Dozens of people have been arrested in an undercover police operation targeting suppliers and heavy users of legal highs. Times, Sunday Times At least 100 slot machines offering as many as 20 winning lines have been seized in recent weeks in police operations targeting illegal gambling and money laundering. Times, Sunday Times Such reported catches do not include the untold tonnes taken as bycatch from operations targeting more highly valued species. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An operation targeting bigeye tuna recently received final approval. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the campaign he acted as her 'operations officer', handling campaign donations, recruitment and even serving sandwiches and drinks to volunteers. Times, Sunday Times She remains the chief operations officer of the department. ST She now serves as its chief operations officer. Times, Sunday Times He attended state and technical schools before becoming an electrical operations officer and electrician. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He returned to permanent service the following year and was appointed operations officer of a reserve brigade. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were all members of the first unit of operations personnel at the new base. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A side effect of learning how interdependence could help all services was improved cooperation among the military intelligence and operations personnel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By regulation, air carriers, operations personnel, and essential aircrew are required to be extensively trained. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fleet operations personnel make the floating pier during the winter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The codes are intended for use by air and ground operations personnel at the tactical level. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To raise additional funding, lenders have lined up buyers for their overseas operations. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Overseas operations and property boost his wealth. Times, Sunday Times (2016) She is thought to be seeking buyers for the overseas operation. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Central administration includes a superintendent and assistant superintendent who jointly oversee the operation of the school district. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A committee was also formed to oversee the operation of the school. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The act had provision to allow additional ports to have port authorities created to oversee their operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Also, a project follow-up committee was established to oversee the operation and bring up any concerns the community might have such as those regarding the environment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In this role he oversaw the operation of several facilities. Times, Sunday Times He had been based in the field hospital, performing operations on those wounded by shelling or aerial bombardment. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In all, she performed about 100,000 operations. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He had to perform an emergency operation - in secret. The Sun (2006) A spokeswoman said: 'This is not a UK police operation and there is no parallel investigation'. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The police operation was perfectly timed - and stretched across six Italian cities. Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006) It will also make police operations more difficult and dangerous in the future. Times, Sunday Times (2007) After six years shaking up the airport, his last quarterly results boast best-ever passenger satisfaction numbers and an increasingly profitable operation. Times, Sunday Times It grew into a profitable operation with a loyal client following, highly skilled workforce and a 5million turnover. Times, Sunday Times He also said mergers are only a possible avenue to create a better, more profitable operation. Globe and Mail The mine turned out to be a profitable operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Over time, the catalogue became a less profitable operation, and by the 1970s, it was a money-losing proposition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was to prove a grimly familiar pattern as the relief operation gathered pace. Times, Sunday Times However, he admitted that the relief operation was 'very much in the hands of the military, which has good sides and bad sides'. Times, Sunday Times Western agencies, voluntary and governmental, are embarking on another relief operation. Times, Sunday Times He added that $50 million (32 million) was urgently required to plug a funding shortfall in the relief operation this month. Times, Sunday Times The government launched an emergency relief operation in the aftermath. Times, Sunday Times He will see a specialist this week and if he requires an operation he is likely to be out for at least a month. The Sun (2014) His mother-in-law was ill and required a serious operation. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That injury required four operations. The Sun (2011) A rescue operation was launched involving a helicopter, a drone and a specialist 300ft cherry picker. The Sun The rescue operation lasted several days and cost at least 50,000. Times, Sunday Times It triggered the largest multinational search and rescue operation in history. Times, Sunday Times Yesterday emergency workers spent a third night toiling at the mine, in what most acknowledged was a recovery, rather than a rescue operation. Times, Sunday Times Police initially claimed they were alerted to the accident at 2.17am, launched a rescue operation at 2.34am and recovered the first body four minutes later. Times, Sunday Times The decision to resume the operation did not surprise me. Times, Sunday Times Instead, the drive must decelerate and stop the tape, rewind it a short distance, restart it, position back to the point at which streaming stopped and then resume the operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new company resumed some operations, before ceasing all operations by 1971. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A spokesman said: 'We will resume operations as soon as it is safe'. The Sun (2013) Both sides have since been seeking excuses to resume military operations. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The unit could then be reset to resume operations with a minimum loss of time. Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986) He added that new management was turning around retail operations in America. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It said conditions are worst in its retail banking operations but some business clients are behind on loan repayments too. The Sun (2008) The company is a nationwide retail operation with an exceptional record of growth and profitability. A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments, Functions The 24-year-old stunned medics by clinging to life for the trip to hospital where surgeons carried out a risky operation to bring her back from the brink. The Sun The movie tells the story of a couple of two deep sea divers and a risky operation at 110 meters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The end result has been banks that have less risky operations and a market that has been robbed of an important source of liquidity that can check big swings. Times, Sunday Times A pensioner died after being given the wrong drugs following a routine hip operation, an inquest heard. The Sun (2010) She had gone into the local hospital on Thursday for a routine operation and by Sunday it was expected she would be at home. Working with Teenagers (1994) The routine operation, though complex, would have corrected it. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Or why not ask film-makers to run the operation? Times, Sunday Times A corrupt prison officer also supplied a mobile phone and other equipment to help run the operation. Times, Sunday Times He established a sweatshop with city finances and brought in a state trooper to run the operation undercover. Times, Sunday Times Hall, meanwhile, taught her how to run an operation, work the politics, be a walking diplomat, with kindness and generosity. Times, Sunday Times The business lost 3.5 million on sales of just over 47 million last year and said an oversupply in the kindergarten sector made it difficult to run the operation profitably. Times, Sunday Times A deep-sea camera has been used to examine the wreckage ahead of a planned salvage operation. The Sun (2015) The agreement includes strict protocols to halt the salvage operation if human remains are found in the wreck. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The salvage operation is expected to begin next year. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There was no brutal crash diet or secret operation. The Sun Unlike its foreign engagements in the sixties this was no secret operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When their identities were made clear, the journalists had exposed the secret operation by their presence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although it was supposed to be a secret operation, their presence there was soon known to the locals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was to be a most secret operation known only to a few. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A spokesman said that staff were trained and experienced in security operations. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A huge security operation is expected. Times, Sunday Times (2012) French police have a massive security operation in place in the face of a terrorism threat. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The England and Reds skipper had a shoulder operation six weeks ago. The Sun (2013) He missed the Six Nations campaign after a shoulder operation. The Sun (2007) I had a shoulder operation 11 years ago. The Sun (2011) The group held the personal data of 30+ million users ransom, demanding the owners shut down the operation. Christianity Today The regular stock exchange found the competition disruptive and soon shut down the operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Government authorities have been searching to shut down the operation, but to no avail. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Industry sources said it could force them to spin off or shut down their operations. Times, Sunday Times Claims-made coverage also makes it harder for insureds to switch insurers, as well as to wind up and shut down their operations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But a smooth operation will only set an example to others, it will not help prevent future disasters. The Sun As the senior member of matron's office on duty, she was overseeing the smooth operation of the night shift until the morning handover at 8am. Times, Sunday Times But under conditions of stress, the smooth operation of these subliminal skills undergoes conscious interference. Times, Sunday Times I find it easier to get excited over a smooth operation with limited success than one with ragged edges that may touch people more effectively. Christianity Today Despite the smooth operation of the online system, issues linger. Times,Sunday Times In the same statistics, it emerged that 12 smuggling operations involving drones were reported by officers. The Sun (2016) A prisoner kept an international drug smuggling operation going from his cell using a smuggled mobile phone. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The smuggling operation is said to be headed by British gangsters. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A customs spokesman said the 'sophisticated operation' would have cost the public 1million in lost taxes. The Sun Then, in a sophisticated operation, the eggs are taken to a processing plant for washing and treatment. Times, Sunday Times More sophisticated operations offer an online service. Times, Sunday Times Some of the most sophisticated operations are taking place at business and enterprise schools. Times, Sunday Times Despite the sophisticated operations, heads of the family brazenly use their own names to register companies. Times, Sunday Times I agreed and for a month we were preparing this special operation. The Sun After a short period in port, she departed again on another special operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No police casualties were reportedly sustained in this special operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They can therefore act in cooperation with international intervention, protection, special operation or humanitarian missions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They observed and relayed fire-corrective information to special operation trucks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Achieving a viable return requires leveraging the technology to improve and streamline the operation, not just automate existing, inefficient and archaic processes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Is it helping organisations to streamline their operations, reach new publics and make the best of reduced subsidies? Times, Sunday Times This was especially true when regional rail lines merged and streamlined their operations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This allowed them to streamline their operations by using space previously assigned to customs and immigration for passenger gates and lounges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their concept was to streamline their operations and collaborate on boutique operations with low staffing costs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Celebrate the successful operation with a huge scotch. Times, Sunday Times We see a surgeon appreciated for a dramatic and successful operation. Christianity Today A successful operation saved his vision, but he concluded that 'it was time to give it up'. Times, Sunday Times Recovery, even from a successful operation, can take time - according to experts, from a few days to a few months. Times, Sunday Times Then, after a successful operation, he applied himself to his other great passion: sport. Times,Sunday Times More than a thousand people were employed to supervise the operation. The Times Literary Supplement The sons would supervise the operation of the saw mill and the brick kiln, which operated 24 hours a day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He needed hospital treatment after confronting officials supervising an operation to clear land for a railway station extension. The Sun All the service's stations were supported locally by district offices, which supervised the operations of the stations in their respective areas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He called for the creation for a military staff to supervise the operations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A hypnotic gastric band makes your body behave exactly as though you had undergone the surgical operation. The Sun Whenever a surgical operation needs to be performed, the hospital has been forced to dip into its water reserves or use the salty water from its own well. Globe and Mail Both the cost and the non-therapeutic, unnecessary, harmful nature of the surgical operation were taken into account. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It should not be confused with another, hypothetical, surgical operation, the brain transplant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead, after observing a surgical operation that cemented his slight interest in medicine, he entered medical school. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We have increasing numbers of surgical operations, elderly people with long-term serious disease, and diabetics. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He spent his spare time on the wards observing the results of reconstructive surgical operations, enjoying talking to the patients and hearing their reactions to their treatment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In terms of outcome it is the most successful surgical operation offered on the NHS. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Police began a surveillance operation in a flat opposite and spotted a child fitting the boy's description. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The police are accomplished at collecting intelligence using long-term surveillance operations and disrupting plots. Times, Sunday Times (2011) His police bosses were also preparing to mount a secret surveillance operation on him. The Sun (2015) Railways were covered by water, forcing trains to suspend their operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several bridges in the region were washed out, while railways were covered by water, forcing trains to suspend their operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These may suspend the operation, or cause the dissolution of the contract, until or upon the happening of an uncertain future event.... Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 International funds that use the bank exclusively to manage investors' money could be forced to suspend all operations. Times, Sunday Times The sanction stopped short of an order to suspend some operations for weeks. Times, Sunday Times A children's heart surgery unit under threat of closure has suspended operations over safety concerns. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The organisation then suspended operations. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The following year its headquarters were destroyed in a fire and operations were suspended for a time. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He called on the industry to be more transparent about trading operations. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Small banks or banks with small trading operations would be exempt. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The company has got poor trading operations. Times, Sunday Times (2008) My transplant operation gave me back the joy of life. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It is not known how many of these have resulted in actual transplant operations. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He is expecting to have a bone marrow transplant operation in the next few weeks. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The arrests came after an undercover operation lasting months. The Sun (2010) Police praised our undercover operation that exposed the fraud. The Sun (2013) An undercover police operation tracked mobile phone calls and meetings between the conspirators. Times, Sunday Times (2008) She has undergone 17 operations to reconstruct her face. Times, Sunday Times (2017) He's undergone many serious operations. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Shadow underwent an emergency operation to repair his liver. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It also details how police undertake surveillance operations. The Sun (2008) The rebels undertook no further active operations against the city. REBELS AND REDCOATS: The American Revolutionary War (2003) We do not provide any staff to undertake police operations or investigations. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Translations: Chinese: 实施, 手术 Japanese: 作業, 手術 |
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