operator
/ˈɒpəreɪtə/ · /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #5403 in the learning path
操作员
Definitions
n. a person who controls a machine or piece of equipment
操作员
n. a person or company that runs a business or service
经营者；运营商
n. a person who connects calls or provides telephone assistance
电话接线员
Example
The crane operator carefully lowered the beam into place.
起重机操作员小心地把横梁降到指定位置。
Every public transport operator should ensure that its services remain accessible to passengers with limited mobility.
每家公共交通运营商都应确保行动不便的乘客能够使用其服务。
Collocations
- machine operator
- tour operator
- mobile network operator
- telephone operator
Word family
- operate (v.)
- operation (n.)
- operational (adj.)
Usage tip
既指操作设备的人，也指经营服务的公司。
FAQ
- What does operator mean?
- a person who controls a machine or piece of equipment a person or company that runs a business or service a person who connects calls or provides telephone assistance
- How is operator pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒpəreɪtə/, US /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
