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operating + noun
常与system, room, cost等名词搭配。
The operating system is essential for computers.
操作系统对计算机至关重要。
操作的；营业上的；外科手术的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
操作的；营业上的；外科手术的
involved in an operation
The operating system is essential for computers.
操作系统对计算机至关重要。
具体含义视搭配而定：operating system（操作系统）、operating room（手术室）、operating cost（营业成本）。
运作中的；操作的
In operation; that operates.
参与手术的
Involved in an operation.
The company needs to reduce its operating costs to stay competitive.
公司需要降低运营成本以保持竞争力。
Do you have the operating budget for this year's project?
你有今年项目的营业预算吗？
The manager gave a short talk about the operating expenses of the store.
经理就这家商店的营业费用做了简短介绍。
常与system, room, cost等名词搭配。
The operating system is essential for computers.
操作系统对计算机至关重要。
Not this
The machine is operated well.
Use this
The machine is operating well.
被动语态与主动语态的混淆：'operated' 是过去分词，用于被动语态，表示被操作；而 'operating' 是现在分词，表示正在运行。当表示设备正在正常运行时，应该用主动形式 'operating'。
Not this
The operating of the system is complex.
Use this
The operation of the system is complex.
动名词与名词的混淆：'operating' 是动词的动名词形式，而这里需要一个名词作主语，应该用名词 'operation'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
操作系统
The computer is running the latest operating system.
这台电脑运行着最新的操作系统。
手术室
The surgeon is preparing for the operation in the operating room.
外科医生正在手术室里准备手术。
运营成本
The company is trying to reduce its operating costs.
该公司正试图降低其运营成本。
营业利润
The firm reported a significant increase in operating profit.
该公司报告营业利润显著增长。
操作说明
Please read the operating instructions before using the device.
使用设备前请阅读操作说明。
工作温度
The engine operates best within a certain range of operating temperature.
发动机在特定工作温度范围内运行最佳。
全力运转，发挥最大能力
The team has been operating on all cylinders to finish the project on time.
团队一直全力运转，以按时完成项目。
亏损经营，赤字运营
The store has been operating in the red for the past three months.
这家店过去三个月一直亏损经营。
以极少的资金运营
The startup is operating on a shoestring budget but still growing.
这家初创公司以极少的预算运营，但仍在增长。
Use operating naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想手术室里的“operating table”，医生正在操作手术，记住operating就是“操作的”。
语域：mixed 常见场景：技术系统、企业财务 多用于技术或商业环境，描述操作或运营相关。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.