The only way to do this was to operate.
搞清的唯一办法就是手术。
新概念英语第二册 Lesson 77 A successful operation

📚 句中词汇解析

从本句中提取的重要词汇

operate ['ɑpə'ret] 词频2 词根: oper
vt.& vi. 运转;操作;经营;管理; vi. 开刀;（对…）动手术;动手术;（在某地）采取军事行动; vt. 操作，控制，使运行;
💡 oper工作 + ate 表示做、造成 → vi.操作；施行手术
"The unit is comparatively easy to install and cheap to operate."
这种设备比较容易安装而且用起来便宜。
近义：manage, run, control, direct, perform, work 反义：perish, quit, spoil, stop, wrack, wreck

📚 更多「新概念英语第二册」例句

'This is a private conversation!'
“这是私人间的谈话！”
They notice more.
他们观察到的东西更多。
The temptation to steal is greater than ever before -- especially in large shops.
偷窃的诱惑力比以往任何时候都更强烈 -- 特别是在大的商店里。
I love travelling in the country, but I don't like losing my way.
我喜欢在乡间旅行，但却不愿意迷路。
As soon as she saw it, the woman said she did not like it.
这位妇女对那件衣服只看一眼，就说不喜欢。
I suddenly pressed the brake pedal and we were both thrown forward.
我突然用力踩紧刹车踏板，结果我俩的身体都向前冲去。