operative
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/ˈɑːpərətɪv/
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/ˈɒpərətɪv/
noun
R
a worker, especially one who does manual work
The factory hired new operatives to assemble the products.
工厂雇佣了新的操作工来组装产品。
R
a person who does secret work for a government or organization
The spy was a skilled operative who gathered important information.
这名间谍是一名熟练的特工，负责收集重要情报。
adjective
R
working or ready to be used
The new system will be operative next week.
新系统将于下周投入使用。
R
related to a medical operation
The patient needs operative care after surgery.
患者手术后需要手术护理。
translation
操作工, 特工
有效的, 手术的
词形变化
Plural
operatives