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operational

UK //ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl//US //ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl//

词源

源自operation(操作)+ -al(形容词后缀),最早出现于19世纪,与军事行动概念密切相关。

adjective

❶ 指系统、设备或组织处于可以正常运转或使用的状态,能够执行其设计的功能或任务。

“The new factory will be fully operational by next month.”

(新工厂将在下个月全面投入运营。)

“The airport remained operational despite the heavy snow.”

(尽管大雪纷飞,机场仍保持正常运作。)

❶ 与军事行动或特定任务相关的,涉及实际执行层面的。

“The general discussed operational details with his officers.”

(将军与军官们讨论了作战行动的细节。)

“Operational security is crucial for mission success.”

(行动安全对任务成功至关重要。)

同义词:functional, working, active, running, in service

常见短语

operational efficiency — 指组织或系统以最小资源消耗实现最大产出的能力,常用于商业和管理领域。

“The company improved its operational efficiency by automating processes.”

(该公司通过流程自动化提高了运营效率。)

operational costs — 维持企业或设备日常运转所需的持续支出,区别于一次性投资成本。

“Rising energy prices have increased our operational costs significantly.”

(能源价格上涨使我们的运营成本大幅增加。)