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operate

/ɑpɚeɪt/

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variant 1: operating
variant 2: operated

1 · verb

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

操作；管理

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A new company can begin operating only after completing its business registration.

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新公司完成工商登记后才能正式营业。

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