operator
gb/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
Anh
~ 2700
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
entity
1
Person who runs a machine or system
A person who works with or controls a machine, system, or company.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is an operator of [a machine/system]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'operator' with 'owner'; an operator may not own the machine or business they run.
Từ đồng nghĩa
controller (More general; can refer to someone who oversees operations without directly handling equipment.)
|
handler (Often used for someone physically operating equipment, sometimes with a more manual emphasis.)
Từ trái nghĩa
passenger (Refers to someone being transported rather than controlling the vehicle or machine.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
machine operator
|telephone operator
|system operator
|camera operator
Chủ đề
jobs
|technology
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.
- You need to call the telephone operator to connect your call.
- The system operator will reboot the server tonight.
- A skilled camera operator can make a big difference in film quality.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The bus operator drives the bus.
- She is a telephone operator.
- The camera operator films the show.
- The machine operator works in the factory.
Danh từ
technical
B2
entity
2
Mathematical symbol or function
A sign or word in math or computers that shows what to do with numbers or data.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'operator' with 'operation'; an operator is the symbol or function, while an operation is the act itself.
Từ đồng nghĩa
symbol (General term for a sign; not all symbols are operators.)
Từ trái nghĩa
operand (Refers to the value that the operator acts on, not the action itself.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
logical operator
|arithmetic operator
|assignment operator
Chủ đề
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
Ví dụ
- In this equation, the plus sign is the addition operator.
- The program uses a logical AND operator to combine conditions.
- Multiplication is represented by the * operator in many programming languages.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The plus sign is an operator.
- We use an operator to add numbers.
- The star (*) is a multiply operator.
Danh từ
B1
entity
3
Person running a business
A person who runs and controls a business.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is an operator of [a business]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners think 'operator' here means only 'owner', but it can also mean someone managing without owning.
Từ đồng nghĩa
manager (Focuses more on administrative duties; may not imply ownership.)
|
entrepreneur (Implies starting and owning the business, often with innovation.)
Từ trái nghĩa
customer (The person receiving services from a business rather than running it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
tour operator
|casino operator
|hotel operator
Chủ đề
business
|work
|finance
Ví dụ
- He’s a successful tour operator with clients all over the world.
- The casino operators are lobbying for new regulations.
- Small hotel operators often rely on online reviews.
Ví dụ cho người học
- My uncle is a tour operator.
- The hotel operator was very friendly.
- She works as a bus tour operator.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
operator
IPA
GB/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
op - er - at - or (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: operator
- Plural: operators
Họ từ
Forms
operators
noun
Core family
Related words
operative
adjective B2
operationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inoperative
adjective
Advanced or less common
operable
adjective
operability
noun
Cách diễn đạt
smooth operator
1/smˈuð ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
idiom
informal
Charming and persuasive person
A person who talks and acts in a very charming way to get what they want.
Ví dụ
- He’s such a smooth operator—he always knows what to say to close the deal.
- Watch out for her; she’s a smooth operator when it comes to negotiations.
telephone operator
1/tˈɛləfˌoʊn ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Person connecting phone calls
A person whose job is to help connect telephone calls.
Ví dụ
- I asked the telephone operator to connect me to the main office.
- In the past, every long-distance call went through a telephone operator.
tour operator
1/tˈʊɹ ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Business selling travel packages
A company or person that plans and sells trips for people.
Ví dụ
- We booked our vacation through a local tour operator.
- Tour operators often offer discounts for large groups.