operator
gb/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
英语
~ 2700
义项
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名词
B1
entity
1
Person who runs a machine or system
A person who works with or controls a machine, system, or company.
用法模式：
[someone] is an operator of [a machine/system]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'operator' with 'owner'; an operator may not own the machine or business they run.
近义词
controller (More general; can refer to someone who oversees operations without directly handling equipment.)
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handler (Often used for someone physically operating equipment, sometimes with a more manual emphasis.)
反义词
passenger (Refers to someone being transported rather than controlling the vehicle or machine.)
搭配
machine operator
|telephone operator
|system operator
|camera operator
主题
jobs
|technology
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The bus operator drives the bus.
- She is a telephone operator.
- The camera operator films the show.
- The machine operator works in the factory.
名词
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.
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'operator' with 'operation'; an operator is the symbol or function, while an operation is the act itself.
近义词
symbol (General term for a sign; not all symbols are operators.)
反义词
operand (Refers to the value that the operator acts on, not the action itself.)
搭配
logical operator
|arithmetic operator
|assignment operator
主题
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The plus sign is an operator.
- We use an operator to add numbers.
- The star (*) is a multiply operator.
名词
B1
entity
3
Person running a business
A person who runs and controls a business.
用法模式：
[someone] is an operator of [a business]
常见错误：
Some learners think 'operator' here means only 'owner', but it can also mean someone managing without owning.
近义词
manager (Focuses more on administrative duties; may not imply ownership.)
|
entrepreneur (Implies starting and owning the business, often with innovation.)
反义词
customer (The person receiving services from a business rather than running it.)
搭配
tour operator
|casino operator
|hotel operator
主题
business
|work
|finance
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- My uncle is a tour operator.
- The hotel operator was very friendly.
- She works as a bus tour operator.
语法
词典原形
operator
IPA
GB/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
音节与重音
op - er - at - or （4 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: operator
- Plural: operators
词族
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
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- We booked our vacation through a local tour operator.
- Tour operators often offer discounts for large groups.