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operational

/ɑpɚeɪʃənəl/

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1 · adjective

working and ready for use

可运行的；运作中的

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The new water pump should be operational by Monday.
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新水泵预计到周一就能投入使用。
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Pronunciation: /ɑpɚeɪʃənəl/

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