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  • Derivatives : adv  operatively
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

operative ['ɔpərətɪv]
  1. 1. adjective [+machine] [ measure] [ system] 有效的
  2. 2. noun [c] (worker) 工人
  3. 3. noun [US] (government agent) 特工
    the operative word
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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

operative ['ɑpə.retɪv] ['ɔpərətɪv]
  1. 1. adjective 操作的工作着的
  2. 2. adjective 施行的;有效的
  3. 3. adjective 与物理功(或机械作用有关
  4. 4. adjective [Surgery] 与施手术有关
  5. 5. noun 工人(尤指工厂技工
  6. 6. noun [American English] 特务私人侦探

Collins English-English Dictionary

operative ['ɒpərətɪv]
  1. 1. adj in force, effect, or operation
  2. 2. adj exerting force or influence
  3. 3. adj producing a desired effect; significant
    the operative word
  4. 4. adj of or relating to a surgical procedure
  5. 5. n a worker, esp one with a special skill
  6. 6. n [US] a private detective

Examples

The local Co-operative Party nominated him as candidate for the 1999 general election.
当地的合作党提名他为1999年大选的候选人。
With a focus on the environment,green is the operative word.
伴随着对环境的关注,‘绿色’成了最重要的字眼儿。
唯物辩证法认为,外因通过内因而起作用。
Materialist dialectics holds that external causes become operative through internal causes.

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