Word · Frequency #2648
operating
操作的；营业上的；外科手术的
involved in an operation
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）。
- 1.
In operation; that operates.
运作中的；操作的
- 2.
Involved in an operation.
参与手术的
运作中的；操作的；参与手术的；操作的；工作的；营业上的
In use
The company needs to reduce its operating costs to stay competitive.
Do you have the operating budget for this year's project?
The manager gave a short talk about the operating expenses of the store.
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。
Common mistakes
The machine is operated well.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'。
The operating of the system is complex.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'。
Connections
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
- 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。
- operating temperature
Learner notes
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”。
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.