Word · Frequency #2648
operating
/ˈɔpəreitiŋ/
adjective
操作的；营业上的；外科手术的
核心释义
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）。
involved in an operation
- 1.
运作中的；操作的
In operation; that operates.
- 2.
参与手术的
Involved in an operation.
运作中的；操作的；参与手术的；操作的；工作的；营业上的
用法In use
The company needs to reduce its operating costs to stay competitive.
用法提示：operating 作定语修饰 costs，表达“营业上的、运营的”含义。
Do you have the operating budget for this year's project?
用法提示：operating 作定语修饰 budget，表示“营业上的”。
The manager gave a short talk about the operating expenses of the store.
用法提示：operating 作定语修饰 expenses，意为“业务的”。
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。
常见错误Common mistakes
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- operating system
- 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。
- operating room
- 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。
- operating cost
- 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。
- operating profit
- 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。
- operating instructions
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
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”。
语境与语域Context & Register
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.