operator /ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɚ/ noun plural operators
plural operators
Learner's definition of OPERATOR
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: a person who uses and controls something (such as a machine, device, or business) : someone who operates something(机器、设备等的)操作者,使用者;(企业的)经营者 -
a computer/crane operator电脑/吊车操作员
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the operator of an automobile汽车驾驶员
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the operator of a nuclear power plant核电站管理者
2
: a person whose job is to help to connect telephone calls : a person who is in charge of a telephone switchboard电话员;接线员 -
Call the operator for the phone number.打电话给接线员询问电话号码。
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Operator, please connect me with extension 123.接线员,请帮我接分机123。
3
: a person who is able to easily achieve things especially by persuading people or by being dishonest投机取巧者;善于钻营者;骗子