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TOEFL BNC: 970 COCA: 1309

operate

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Related topics: Technology, Hospital, Illness & disability, Nurses, doctors, etc
op·e·rate /ˈɒpəreɪt $ ˈɑːp-/ ●●● S3 W2 verb  
1  machine 机器
a) [transitiveT]TCONTROL to use and control a machine or equipment 使用，操作，操纵〔机器或设备〕
 The Lewis family operated a number of boats on the canal.
刘易斯一家在运河上经营着几艘船。
 Clive was experienced in operating the computers.
克莱夫对操作电脑很有经验。
b) [intransitiveI always + adverbadv/prepositionprep] if a machine operates in a particular way, it works in that way 〔机器〕运转，运作
operate in/at
 Check that the equipment is operating in a safe manner.
检查一下设备是否安全运转。
 The bus is designed to operate in all weather conditions.
这种公共汽车的设计使它能够在各种天气条件下行驶。
 Most freezers operate at below –18°C.
大多数冰柜制冷可达零下18摄氏度以下。
2  business/organization 企业/机构
a) BUSINESS[intransitiveI] if a business or organization operates in a particular place or way, it works in that place or way 〔企业或机构在某处或以某种方式〕经营，营业，活动
operate in/within/from
 a design company operating from offices in Seattle
在西雅图办公楼里运营的一家设计公司
 A playgroup operates on the campus.
校园里开办了一个幼儿游戏班。
 They were trying to reduce operating costs.
他们在设法降低经营成本。
b) [transitiveT] to control a business or organization 经营，管理〔企业或机构〕
 Nuns are operating an emergency hospital.
修女们在经营一家急救医院。
3  system/process/service 系统/过程/服务 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]WAY/METHOD if a system, process, or service operates, or if you operate it, it works (使)运作，(使)运行，(使)工作
 The whole tax system is now operating more efficiently.
现在整个税收制度运作效率更高了。
 The new law doesn’t operate in our favour.
这项新法规对我们不利。
 The car parks operate a pay-as-you-leave system.
这些停车场按“离开时付费”的模式运作。
 The bus company operates a Monday to Saturday service.
这家公共汽车公司周一至周六运营。
4  medical 医疗的 [intransitiveI]MH to cut into someone’s body in order to repair or remove a part that is damaged 开刀，动手术
 Doctors had to operate to remove the bullet.
医生不得不开刀取出子弹。
operate on
 the surgeon who operated on Taylor’s knee
给泰勒的膝部动手术的外科医生
A doctor does not ‘operate’ a part of a person’s body. He or she operates on it: They need to operate on her stomach (NOT operate her stomach).
说医生给病人身体的某部位动手术时，不要用 operate，而要用 operates on:They need to operate on her stomach (不说 operate her stomach). 他们要给她的胃部动手术。
5  work 做，干 [intransitiveI]WORK/DO WORK to do your job or try to achieve things in a particular way 做，干，行事
 Most people just can’t operate in noisy crowded conditions.
大多数人都无法在嘈杂拥挤的环境里工作。
 Older children often like to operate independently.
大一些的孩子通常都喜欢独立行事。
6  soldiers/police 士兵/警察 [intransitiveI]WORK/DO WORK if soldiers or police officers are operating in an area, they are working in that area 〔士兵或警察在某地区〕行动，执行公务
operate in
 Security patrols now operate in some of the most dangerous parts of the city.
目前，治安巡逻队正在该城市最危险的一些地区执行任务。
 enemy submarines operating in the Mediterranean
在地中海行动的敌军潜水艇
7  operate as something PURPOSEto have a particular purpose 起…作用，作…用
8  laws/principles 法则/原理 [intransitiveI]EFFECT/INFLUENCE to have an effect on something 起作用，产生影响
Examples from the Corpus
operate• Courtaulds has operated a representative office in Jakarta since early 1991.• Kaohsiung operates a system whereby employees can offer operational advice regarding improvements to production methods.• A hand-held remote control makes the device easy to operate as well.• As the name implies, the sole proprietorship is owned and operated by a single individual.• They passed a cement mixer that was being operated by two men in dusty overalls.• If the unit fails to operate, check your construction.• The company operates fast-food restaurants in over 60 countries.• Screenview are a small company operating from a converted barn in a village near Norwich.• In London, Bristol, Liverpool and Manchester, the trade operates in a similar way.• Olivetti operates in all the major computer markets in the world.• The legislative system operates independently of the President.• We excluded from our review networks that were operated on a private, for-profit basis.• Alice operates on her own time schedule.• They had operated on him six times before he was a year old.• They had to operate on my arm because it was broken in two places.• It is also possible that the semantic and phonetic clues are in fact operated on not sequentially but simultaneously.• It can be risky to operate on very old people.• The doctor says they'll have to operate straightaway, before the cancer spreads.• Do you know how to operate the air conditioning?• A team of three men operate the dam.• Don't worry - everyone will be shown how to operate the new machines.• It took me weeks to learn to operate the VCR.• Our generator doesn't operate well in cold weather.• Smith was accused of operating without the knowledge of his commanding officer.
operate in/at• Darden executives also know they are operating in a tougher environment than when they introduced Olive Garden.• They operate in a way which runs counter to the original purpose of creation.• Secondly, control through the imposition of this fiduciary duty operates in an asymmetrical fashion.• Such systems could operate at lower cost than current methods and may soon become commercialized.• They operated in rugged enemy-fortified zones and in heavily populated rural areas.• Agribusiness that operates in sectors marked by seasonal fluctuations has been prone to this sort of employment.• In one significant sense, however, Mrs Thatcher has operated in the tradition of Conservative statesmanship.• Finally, we can look a little more closely at the main hotel groups operating in the United Kingdom.
operating costs• Delta benefits from a modern fleet of aircraft with low operating costs.• Denver International must take in at least $ 304 million in revenues next year to cover annual debt service and operating costs.• Its aim was to cut operating costs.• The regulation worked out so that the company provided local service at prices that failed to cover more than direct operating costs.• They provide food products at lower cost than conventional supermarkets; they minimize operating costs and customer services.• After the deduction of operating costs and payments to shareholders, this is put to reserve.• This means that operating costs are a fraction of those at a typical full-price supermarket.• By the start of the 1980s, however, the company had cut its operating costs pretty much to the bone.
operate on• Doctors had to operate on his spine.
From Longman Business Dictionary
operateop·e·rate /ˈɒpəreɪtˈɑː-/ verb
1[transitiveT] to use and control a machine or equipment
the software necessary to operate the machine
2[intransitiveI]MANUFACTURING if a machine, factory etc operates in a particular way, it works in that way
operate in/at
The factory will operate at half capacity for about two months.
3[intransitiveI] if a business, system etc operates in a particular way, it works in that way
differences between the way the two countries’ economies operate
operate as
The company will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary.
4[intransitiveI] if a business, system etc operates in or from a particular place, it is based there or offers goods or services from there
operate in/from/out of
a discount chain operating in the Mid-Atlantic region
a new airline operating out of St Petersburg
5[transitiveT]COMMERCE if a person or organization operates a business, system etc, they manage it and make it work
He operates a trucking business in Norway.
the costs of operating the plant
Origin operate
(1600-1700) Latin past participle of operari “to work”, from opus; → OPUS
op·e·rate verb
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TOEFL BNC: 970 COCA: 1309
operate

verb¹

 1machine機器ADVERB | VERB + OPERATE ADVERB➤effectively, efficiently, reliably有效地／高效地／穩定地運轉▸➤normally, properly正常運轉◇The equipment was not operating properly.設備運轉出現異常。➤continuously連續運轉◇The machine can operate for 15 hours continuously at full power.這台機器能以最大功率連續運轉 15 個小時。➤electrically, electronically, hydraulically, manually, remotely (= by remote control) 靠電力運轉；電子操控；水力驅動；手動操作；遙控◇The doors can be manually operated in the event of fire.發生火災時，這些門可以手動開關。VERB + OPERATE➤be designed to為運轉而設計◇systems designed to operate at the highest speeds為最高速運轉所設計的系統➤be easy to易於操作◇The machinery is easy to operate.這種機器容易操作。
operate

verb²

 2business/system生意；系統ADVERB | VERB + OPERATE | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤effectively, efficiently, smoothly有效／高效／順利經營➤profitably, successfully盈利／成功經營➤normally正常運營◇The hospital was operating normally.這家醫院運營正常。➤currently目前經營◇The airline currently operates 115 routes to 39 airports in 13 countries.這家航空公司目前經營着飛往 13 個國家 39 個機場的 115 條航線。➤autonomously, independently自主／獨立經營▸➤differently個性化經營▸➤commercially商業化管理◇The laboratory is still owned by the government but is now commercially operated.這個實驗室仍為政府所有，但現在實行商業化運作。VERB + OPERATE➤be able to能夠經營▸➤be allowed to獲准經營▸➤continue to繼續經營PREPOSITION➤according to按照⋯運作◇The government does not operate according to fixed rules.政府並不按照固定規則運作。➤as作為⋯運作◇We operate as an advisory service for schools.我們為學校提供咨詢服務。➤under在⋯下運作◇The industry operates under rigid guidelines.該行業在嚴格的規則指導下運轉。➤within在⋯內運轉◇Local authorities operate within a wider political system.地方政府在一個較為寬鬆的政治體制內運作。
TOEFL BNC: 970 COCA: 1309
operate verb
⇨ operate (operate a machine) ⇨ organize (operate flights) ⇨ work 3 (solar panels operate) operate

verb

  ➡ See also the entry for work verb 3 另见work动词词条第3义operate ♦︎ run ♦︎ control ♦︎ work ♦︎ manipulateThese words all mean to use a machine or device, or make it function. 这些词均表示操作、控制、操纵机器或装置。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to operate / run / control / work a machine◆to operate / run / control a / an engine / motor◆to operate / run machinery◆to operate / manipulate the controls / levers■ operate [transitive] (rather formal) to use a machine or make it work 操作；控制；使运行◆What skills are needed to operate this machinery?操作这种机器需要什么技能？  see also operate ⇨ work verb 3 ▸ operation

noun

 [uncountable] ◆Operation of the device is extremely simple.这个装置的操作极其简单。■ run (-nn-; ran, run) [transitive] to make a machine or device work, especially an engine or computer program 使（尤指发动机或计算机程序）运行；操作◆Could you run the engine for a moment?你让发动机运行一会儿好吗？◆What applications were you running when the problem occurred?出现问题时你在运行什么应用程序？   see also run ⇨ work verb 3 ■ control (-ll-) [transitive] to make a machine or system work 操纵，控制（机器或系统）◆This knob controls the volume.此旋钮调节音量。◆The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer.交通信号灯由中央计算机控制。   see also control ⇨ button noun 1 NOTE 辨析 Operate, run or control?A person operates or runs a machine; machines are often controlled by the controls, such as a computer, knob, button, switch or lever. * operate或run指人操作机器；control常指由computer、knob、button、switch或lever等操纵装置控制机器。■ work [transitive] (rather informal, spoken) to make a machine or device function, especially a piece of household equipment 开动，操作（尤指家用设备）◆Do you know how to work the coffee machine?你会使用咖啡机吗？  see also work ⇨ work verb 3 ■ manipulate məˈnɪpjuleɪt [transitive] (rather formal) to control or use sth in a skilful way （熟练地）操作，使用◆I had to learn to manipulate the gears and levers of the machine.我得学会熟练操纵机器的排挡和变速杆。◆Computers are very efficient at manipulating information.计算机在处理信息方面效率极高。▸ manipulation məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn

noun

 [uncountable] ◆data manipulation数据操纵
TOEFL BNC: 970 COCA: 1309

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