to operate
US /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
UK /ˈɒpəreɪt/
動詞
1.
操作, 經營, 運轉
to control the functioning of a machine, process, or system
範例:
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Can you show me how to operate this new coffee machine?
你能教我怎麼操作這台新咖啡機嗎？
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The company operates several factories in Asia.
該公司在亞洲經營著幾家工廠。
2.
動手術, 施行手術
to perform a surgical procedure
範例:
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The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
外科醫生將於明天早上為病人動手術。
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She had to be operated on for appendicitis.
她不得不因闌尾炎接受手術。