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.
工廠僱用了新的操作工來組裝產品。
R
a person who does secret work for a government or organization
The spy was a skilled operative who gathered important information.
這名間諜是一名熟練的特工，負責收集重要情報。
adjective
R
working or ready to be used
The new system will be operative next week.
新系統將於下週投入使用。
R
related to a medical operation
The patient needs operative care after surgery.
患者手術後需要手術護理。
translation
操作工, 特工
有效的, 手術的
詞形變化
Plural
operatives