operate /ˈɑːpəˌreɪt/ verb operates; operated; operating
operates; operated; operating
Learner's definition of OPERATE
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[no object] : to function or behave in a proper or particular way运转；工作 -
They hope to have the windmill operating again tomorrow.他们希望明天能让风车再次运转。
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The camera also operates underwater.这架相机在水下也能拍摄。
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The machine can operate at high speeds.这台机器可以高速运转。
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We need someone who operates [=performs] well under pressure.我们需要面对压力仍然能表现良好的人。
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The drug operates [=(more commonly) works] quickly.这种药见效快。
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[+ object] : to use and control (something)操作；操控 —
sometimes used in combination有时用于合成词 3
a [+ object] : to have control of (something, such as a business, department, program, etc.)管理，经营（企业、部门等） -
operating [=managing, running] a business管理企业
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The café is owned and operated by a young couple.一对年轻夫妇拥有并经营这家咖啡馆。
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The organization operates a recycling program.这个组织在进行一个回收计划。
b [no object] : to function as a business, group, etc.（企业、集团等）经营，运作，运营 -
It's the only casino operating in the state.这是在本州经营的唯一一家赌场。
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The mill has been operating [=(more commonly) in operation] for 100 years.这家磨坊已经经营100年了。
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The company operates from Chicago.这家公司从芝加哥起家经营。
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soldiers operating overseas在海外执行任务的士兵
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a militant group operating against the government反对政府的军事集团
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[no object] medical : to perform surgery动手术 —
often + on