operation/ ɔpə'reɪʃən /

1.noun [c] 
(procedure) 实施步骤

the risks at each stage of the operation
各个实施步骤的风险
2.noun [c] [军] 
行动

the most successful customs operation of the year
本年度最成功的海关行动
3.noun [c] [医] 
手术

a major heart operation
一次大的心脏手术
4.noun [of machine] [ vehicle etc] 
(use) 操作

a guide to the operation of the machine
机器操作指南
5.noun [c] [商] 
(business) 企业

The two groups now run their business as a single combined operation.
两个集团现作为一个单一的联合企业经营业务。
to be in operation
 [law,scheme+] 在实施中
6.noun [machine] [ device+] 
运转着

to come into operation
生效
to bring {or} put sth into operation
使某事开始实施
to have an operation
 [医] 接受手术
to perform {or} carry out an operation
 [医] 施行手术
Dr Jones will perform the operation.
琼斯医生将施行这次手术。