operate
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(a) [I] (fml 文) work; be in action 工作; 運轉
This machine operates night and day. 這臺機器日夜運轉.
The lift was not operating properly. 電梯有些失靈了.
(b) [Tn] cause (a machine, etc) to work; control 開動(機器等); 操縱; 操作
operate machinery 操縱機器
He operates the lift. 他是開電梯的.
The kettle is operated by electricity. 這水壺是電熱的.
2 [I, Ipr, It]
have or produce an effect; be in action 有效; 起作用; 發生影響
The system operates in five countries. 有五個國家實施這種體制.
The new law operates to our advantage. 新法規對我們有利.
Several causes operated to bring about the war. 那場戰爭的起因有幾個.
3 [Ipr, Tn] ~ (from sth) do business; manageor direct (sth) 經營; 管理或掌管(某事物)
The company operates from offices in London. 那公司由設在倫敦的辦事處管理.
They operate three factories and a huge warehouse. 他們管著三家工廠和一個大倉庫.
4 [I, Ipr] ~ (on sb) (for sth) perform a surgical operation 動手術
The doctors decided to operate (on her) immediately. 醫生決定馬上(給她)動手術.
5 [I, Ipr] (of soldiers, the police, etc) carry out raids, patrols, etc (指士兵、 警方等)出擊、 巡邏等
bombers operating from bases in the North 從北方各空軍基地起飛的轟炸機
Police speed traps are operating on this motorway. 這條高速公路上有超速監測器.