operate
US /ˈɑː.pə.reɪt/
UK /ˈɑː.pə.reɪt/
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2.
動手術, 施行手術
perform a surgical operation
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The surgeon will operate on her knee tomorrow.
外科醫生明天將為她的膝蓋動手術。
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He had to operate immediately to save the patient's life.
他必須立即動手術以挽救病人的生命。
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生效, 起作用, 運行
be in action or have an effect
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The new policy will operate from next month.
新政策將從下個月開始生效。
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These principles operate in all aspects of life.
這些原則適用於生活的各個方面。