| 词组 | the operative word |
| 释义 | Idiom the operative word the most important word in a phrase, which explains the truth of a situation.He wants more time for his private life, private being the operative word. Photographers are not allowed anywhere near his family. the operative wordThe word in a statement that is most important in understanding its intended or true meaning. The police released a statement saying they have not yet filed any charges. The operative word being "yet." the ˌoperative ˈwordused to emphasize that a particular word or phrase is the most important one in a sentence: I was in love with her — ‘was’ being the operative word. |
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