单词 | operative |
释义 | operative —operative /ˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/ aep /ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.t̬ɪv/ adjective FORMAL ► F0 working or being used: » The agreement will not become operative until all members have signed.→ OPPOSITE INOPERATIVE(Cf. ↑inoperative)Thesaurus+: ↑Functioning , ↑Performing a functionWord Builder:–Nouns: operation, cooperation, cooperative, operator, operative–Adjectives: operational, operative, cooperative–Verbs: operate, cooperatenoun [C] F0 FORMAL a worker, especially one who is skilled in working with their hands: » a factory operativeThesaurus+: ↑Employees and colleaguesF0 MAINLY US a person who works secretly for an organization: » a CIA operativeThesaurus+: ↑Spying and espionageWord Builder:–Nouns: operation, cooperation, cooperative, operator, operative–Adjectives: operational, operative, cooperative–Verbs: operate, cooperate |
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