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operate

UK //ˈɒpəreɪt//US //ˈɑːpəreɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'operari'(工作),通过古法语 'operer' 进入英语,最初指'工作'或'劳动',后发展出多种专业含义。

verb

❶ 操作或控制机器、设备等,使其正常运转。常用于描述人对机械或系统的操控行为。

“He learned how to operate the new coffee machine.”

(他学会了如何操作这台新咖啡机。)

“The technician operates the factory equipment with great skill.”

(技术员以高超的技巧操作工厂设备。)

❶ 经营或管理企业、机构等,使其正常运作。强调对组织或业务的管理行为。

“They operate a chain of restaurants across the country.”

(他们在全国经营着一家连锁餐厅。)

“The company operates in over 30 countries.”

(这家公司在30多个国家开展业务。)

❶ 医生进行手术,指专业医疗人员执行外科治疗的过程。

“The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.”

(外科医生将于明早为病人做手术。)

“They had to operate immediately to save his life.”

(他们必须立即手术以挽救他的生命。)

同义词:work, run, manage, function, control

常见短语

operate on — 为某人做手术,特指医生对病人进行外科治疗的行为。

“The doctor will operate on her broken leg tomorrow.”

(医生明天将为她的断腿做手术。)

operate under — 在某种条件或环境下运作,通常指组织或系统在特定情况下运行。

“The team operates under strict safety regulations.”

(该团队在严格的安全规范下运作。)