operating
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈɒp.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ/ us/ˈɑː.pər.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
(BUSINESS)
business specialized操作的;运作的
relating to the main business activities of a company
The membership fees are enough to cover the operating costs of the health club.
The company aims to make at least £100 million in operating profits in its next financial year. 该公司的目标是在下一个财政年度至少赚取1亿英镑的营业利润。
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- The business had an operating loss of $165 million.
- Operating expenses such as utilities, insurance, and repairs are tax deductible.
- The group's operating budget is around $100 million.
(FUNCTIONING)
运行的
working or being used
We went to visit an operating windmill.
It was the last operating machine of its kind until it broke down last year. 在去年发生故障之前，它是同类机器中最后一台尚在运行的机器。
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- The show is being broadcast on the last operating TV station in the country.
- An operating fusion reactor would work a little below ignition condition.
- The company required its franchisees to purchase an operating restaurant and run it for at least a year before expanding.
See also: operating roomoperating systemoperating tableoperating theatre