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operative

/ˈɑːpərətɪv/ American
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  • adj. 运转中的, 有效的, 关键的
  • n. 技工, 密探
Definition
  • adj. working, in effect, or of key importance
  • n. a skilled worker or a secret agent
Example
A skilled operative gathered information without anyone noticing him.
一名熟练的特工在无人察觉的情况下收集了情报。