operate

动词 operate:

1. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
   同义词：run
2. perform as expected when applied
   同义词：function, work, go, run
3. handle and cause to function
   同义词：control
4. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
   同义词：manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre
5. happen
6. keep engaged
   同义词：engage, mesh, lock
7. perform surgery on
   同义词：operate on

1. The lift doesn't operate properly.
   这台电梯运转不正常。
2. The new law operates to destroy our advantages.
   这项新法律损害我们的利益。
3. The surgeon operated on her for appendicitis.
   外科医生为她做阑尾切除手术。

op.er.ate

v.（动词）
op.er.at.ed,op.er.at.ing,op.er.ates
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To perform a function; work:
操作：执行一项功能，工作：
例句：
The motor operates smoothly.
发动机工作正常

To perform surgery.
做外科手术

To exert an influence:
施加影响：
例句：
forces operating on the economy.
影响经济增长的阻力

To produce a desired or proper effect:
产生预期的或适当的作用：
例句：
a drug that operates quickly.
迅速产生作用的毒品

To carry on a military or naval action or campaign.
进行军事或海上活动
Informal To conduct business in an irregular or devious manner:
【非正式用语】 用不正当的或不合法的手段做生意：
例句：
drug dealers operating in residential and urban areas.
毒品贩卖者在居民区和市区进行倒卖

v.tr.（及物动词）
To control the functioning of; run:
控制，运转：控制某事物的功能，运转：
例句：
operate a sewing machine.
使用缝纫机

To conduct the affairs of; manage:
管理，经营：
例句：
operate a business.
经营一家企业

来源：
Latin oper3ro oper3t-
拉丁语 oper3ro oper3t-
from opera [work] * see op-
源自 opera [工作] *参见 op-