| 单词 | operate |
| 释义 | operate —operate /ˈɒp.ər.eɪt/ aep /ˈɑː.pə.reɪt/ verb [I or T] (WORK) ↑Verb Endings for operate ► B2 to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: » How do you operate the remote control unit?» Does the company operate a pension scheme?» For several years she operated a dating agency from her basement flat.» Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently.» Specially equipped troops are operating in the hills.» We have representatives operating in most countries.» Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters.Thesaurus+: ↑Functioning , ↑Performing a functionThesaurus+: ↑Performing a function , ↑FunctioningWord Builder:–Nouns: operation, cooperation, cooperative, operator, operative–Adjectives: operational, operative, cooperative–Verbs: operate, cooperate• • • Extra Examples:» The video provides instruction on how to operate the computer.» This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.» The legal system operates very differently in the US and Britain.» Terrorists have been operating covertly in England for several years.» The scheme is simple and cheap to operate.verb [I] (MEDICAL PROCESS) ↑Verb Endings for operate ► B1 to cut a body open for medical reasons in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part: » If the growth gets any bigger they'll have to operate.» Are they going to operate on him?Thesaurus+: ↑Surgery |
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