operative
US /ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/
形容詞
1.
運行中的, 生效的
in operation; functioning
範例:
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The new system will be operative next month.
新系統將於下個月投入運行。
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Make sure all safety measures are operative before starting the machine.
啟動機器前，請確保所有安全措施都已生效。
2.
關鍵的, 主要的
most important in influencing or determining something
範例:
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The operative word here is 'trust'.
這裡的關鍵詞是“信任”。
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His quick thinking was the operative factor in their escape.
他敏捷的思維是他們逃脫的關鍵因素。
名詞
1.
操作員, 工人
a worker, especially one who operates a machine
範例:
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The factory employs many skilled machine operatives.
這家工廠僱傭了許多熟練的機器操作員。
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Each operative is responsible for their own workstation.
每個操作員都負責自己的工作站。
2.
特工, 偵探
a secret agent or detective
範例:
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The intelligence agency sent an operative to gather information.
情報機構派出一名特工收集情報。
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He worked as a covert operative for many years.
他擔任秘密特工多年。