a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory
2.
the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp when considered together
the works of Shakespeare
3.
the deeds of a person, esp virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts
works of charity
4.
the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc
the works of a clock
5. in the works
6. spanner in the works
7. the works
8. slang
a syringe
9. (modifier)
of or denoting a racing car, etc, that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event
a works entry
Examples of 'works' in a sentence
works
Of course, I'm assuming they'll throw spanners in the works along the way.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
Not just your company, but your car, your house, the works.
Stuart Harrison BETTER THAN THIS (2002)
He'd thrown Napier's mouth into the works to raise some information.
Robert Wilson BLOOD IS DIRT (2002)
Synonyms of 'works'
factory, shop, plant, mill
writings, productions, output, canon
deeds, acts, actions, doings
mechanism, workings, parts, action
More Synonyms of works
All related terms of 'works'
glassworks
a factory for the moulding of glass
ouvrage
work
wark
physical or mental effort directed towards doing or making something
wireworks
a factory where wire or articles of wire are made
work
People who work have a job, usually one which they are paid to do.
yakka
work
ex works
(of a price, value, etc) excluding the cost of delivery from the factory and sometimes excluding the commission or profit of the distributor or retailer
the works
said after mentioning a number of things, to mean many other things of the same kind
skunk works
a group of engineers , scientists , etc. engaged in research and development, usually secretly or in isolation
public works
Public works are buildings, roads , and other projects that are built by the government or state for the public.
sewage works
a place where chemicals are used to clean sewage so that it can then be allowed to go into rivers , etc or used to make manure
works council
a council composed of both employer and employees convened to discuss matters of common interest concerning a factory , plant, business policy , etc, not covered by regular trade union agreements
works manager
a factory manager
building works
construction projects
collected works
the works of a particular writer brought together into one volume or a set of volumes
freezing works
a slaughterhouse at which animal carcasses are frozen for export
in the works
If something is in the works , it has already been planned or begun.
printing works
an establishment in which printing is carried out
smelting works
a person engaged in smelting
works committee
a council composed of both employer and employees convened to discuss matters of common interest concerning a factory , plant, business policy, etc, not covered by regular trade union agreements
clerk of works
an employee who supervises building work in progress or the upkeep of existing buildings
engineering works
a factory where engineering products are made
get the works
to be the victim of extreme measures
work in
If you work one substance into another or work it in , you add it to the other substance and mix the two together thoroughly.
work on
to persuade or influence or attempt to persuade or influence
work up
If you work yourself up , you make yourself feel very upset or angry about something.
shoot the works
to risk everything on one chance or play
cold work
the craft of shaping metal without heat
desk work
work done at a desk
gasworks
A gasworks is a factory where gas is made, usually from coal, so that it can be used as a fuel .
hot-work
to shape (metal) when hot
part work
a series of magazines issued as at weekly or monthly intervals , which are designed to be bound together to form a complete course or book
stop-work
a temporary cessation of work as a form of protest
work back
to work overtime
work off
If you work off energy, stress , or anger , you get rid of it by doing something that requires a lot of physical effort.
work out
If you work out a solution to a problem or mystery , you manage to find the solution by thinking or talking about it.
work over
To work someone over means to beat them very violently.
bench work
work done at a workbench , worktable , etc., as in a factory or laboratory
close work
work that involves focusing your eyes on a nearby object, such as a book or computer screen , for a prolonged period of time
drawn-thread work
ornamental needlework done by drawing threads out of the fabric and using the remaining threads to form lacelike patterns
drawn work
ornamental needlework done by drawing threads out of the fabric and using the remaining threads to form lacelike patterns
fieldwork
Fieldwork is the gathering of information about something in a real , natural environment , rather than in a place of study such as a laboratory or classroom.
group work
a method, used by professional social workers, of aiding a group or members of a group toward individual adjustment and increased participation in community activity by exploiting the mechanisms of group life
grunt work
If you do the grunt work , you do the hard work or the less interesting part of the work that needs to be done.
hotel work
any of various jobs required in a hotel , such as receptionists , waiters , etc
life's work
Someone's life's work or life work is the main activity that they have been involved in during their life, or their most important achievement.
night work
work that is done or undertaken at night-time , as by workers on night shift , etc
rough work
a preliminary work in preparation for a sketch , report , piece of work, etc
strap work
decorative work resembling interlacing straps
sewage treatment works
a place where chemicals are used to clean sewage so that it can then be allowed to go into rivers , etc or used to make manure
Chinese translation of 'works'
works
(wəːks) (Brit)
Word forms:plworks
n(c)
(= factory) 工厂(廠) (gōngchǎng)
(inf)
the works相关(關)的所有事物 (xiāngguān de suǒyǒu shìwù)
work
(wəːk)
n
(u) (= tasks, duties) 事情 (shìqing)
⇒ I must go, I've got loads of work to do.我得走了，我有一大堆事情要做。 (Wǒ děi zǒu le, wǒ yǒu yī dà duī shìqing yào zuò.)
(u) (= job) 工作 (gōngzuò)
⇒ The work of a doctor is very interesting and varied.医生的工作非常有趣而且丰富多彩。 (Yīshēng de gōngzuò fēicháng yǒuqù érqiě fēngfù duōcǎi.)
(u) (= place) 工作场(場)所 (gōngzuò chǎngsuǒ)
(c) (Art, Liter) 作品 (zuòpǐn)
⇒ Chopin's works肖邦的作品 (Xiāobāng de zuòpǐn)
vi
(= have job, do tasks) 工作 (gōngzuò)
⇒ She works for a drug company.她在一家药品公司工作。 (Tā zài yī jiā yàopǐn gōngsī gōngzuò.)
⇒ We were working 24 hours a day.我们曾一天工作24小时。 (Wǒmen céng yī tiān gōngzuò èrshísì xiǎoshí.)
(= function)[mechanism, machine]运(運)行 (yùnxíng)
⇒ The new machine is working well.新机器运行良好。 (Xīn jīqì yùnxíng liánghǎo.)
⇒ The traffic lights weren't working.红绿灯坏了。 (Hónglǜdēng huài le.)
(= take effect)[medicine etc]见(見)效 (jiànxiào)
⇒ How long does a sleeping pill take to work?一颗安眠药要多长时间开始见效？ (Yī kē ānmiányào yào duō cháng shíjiān kāishǐ jiànxiào?)
(= be successful)[idea, method]起作用 (qǐ zuòyòng)
⇒ 95% of these diets do not work.95%的这些减肥食谱都不起作用。 (Bǎifēnzhī jiǔshíwǔ de zhèxiē jiǎnféi shípǔ dōu bù qǐ zuòyòng.)
vt
(= shape)[clay, wood, leather etc]加工 (jiāgōng)
(= exploit)[mine]开(開)采(採) (kāicǎi)
[land]耕种(種) (gēngzhòng)
(= operate)[machine]操作 (cāozuò)
(= cause)[miracle]创(創)造 (chuàngzào)
⇒ I can't work miracles, you know.你要知道，我不能创造奇迹。 (Nǐ yào zhīdào, wǒ bùnéng chuàngzào qíjì.)
to set to work or start work (on sth)着(著)手做(某项(項)工作) (zhuóshǒu zuò (mǒu xiàng gōngzuò))
to be at work (on sth)在做(某项(項))工作 (zài zuò (mǒuxiàng) gōngzuò)
to go to work去上班 (qù shàngbān)
to be out of work失业 (shīyè)
to be in work有工作 (yǒu gōngzuò)
to have your work cut out面临(臨)艰(艱)巨(鉅)的任务(務) (miànlín jiānjù de rènwù)
to work hard努力工作 (nǔlì gōngzuò)
to work on the principle that ... 按照 ... 原则(則)行事 (ànzhào ... yuánzé xíngshì)
to work one's way to the top费(費)力地一点(點)点(點)爬到高职(職) (fèilì de yīdiǎndiǎn pádào gāozhí)
to work loose[part, knot]渐(漸)渐(漸)变(變)松 (jiànjiàn biàn sōng)
to work sth into sth/work sth in[substance]将(將)某物和进(進)某物/将(將)某物和进(進)去 (jiāng mǒuwù huòjìn mǒuwù/jiāng mǒuwù huò jìnqù)
Derived Forms
worksn pl (= activities) 作业 (zuòyè) see alsoworks
Nearby words of
works
workman
workout
workplace
works
worksheet
workshop
workstation
All related terms of 'works'
work
[ u ] ( tasks, duties ) 事情 shìqing ⇒ I must go, I've got loads of work to do. → 我得走了，我有一大堆事情要做。 Wǒ děi zǒu le, wǒ yǒu yī dà duī shìqing yào zuò.
the works
相关(關)的所有事物 xiāngguān de suǒyǒu shìwù
he works as a salesman
他做推销(銷)员(員)的工作 tā zuò tuīxiāoyuán de gōngzuò
engineering works or factory
机(機)械工厂(廠) jīxiè gōngchǎng
he works for a local firm
他为(為)一家当(當)地公司工作 tā wèi yī jiā dāngdì gōngsī gōngzuò
it works out at 100 pounds
算下来(來)达(達)100镑(鎊)。 suàn xiàlái dá yībǎi bàng
work off
( energy, anger ) 发(發)泄(洩) fāxiè
work on
( busy o.s. with ) 从(從)事于(於) cóngshì yú
work out
( Sport ) 锻(鍛)炼(鍊) duànliàn
work up
( courage, enthusiasm ) 激发(發) jīfā
shift work
轮(輪)班工作 lúnbān gōngzuò
social work
社会(會)福利工作 shèhuì fúlì gōngzuò
the less he works, the more he complains
他做的越少，抱怨的越多 tā zuò de yuè shǎo, bàoyuàn de yuè duō
the faster he works, the more mistakes he makes
他工作得越快，犯的错(錯)误(誤)就越多 tā gōngzuò de yuè kuài, fàn de cuòwù jiù yuè duō
line
( long thin mark ) 线(線) xiàn [ 条(條) tiáo ]
in (the works of) Dickens
在狄更斯(的作品)中 zài Dígēngsī (de zuòpǐn) zhōng
1 (plural noun)
Definition
a place where something is manufactured
the belching chimneys of the steel works
Synonyms
factory
shop
plant
mill
workshop
2 (plural noun)
Definition
the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements considered together
the complete works of Milton
Synonyms
writings
productions
output
canon
oeuvre (French)
3 (plural noun)
a religious order who dedicated their lives to prayer and good works
Synonyms
deeds
acts
actions
doings
the everyday doings of a group of schoolchildren
4 (plural noun)
The box held what looked like the works of a large clock.
Synonyms
mechanism
workings
parts
action
insides (informal)
movement
guts (informal)
The crew were standing ankle-deep in fish guts.
machinery
moving parts
innards (informal)
the delicate innards of a Swiss watch
Additional synonyms
in the sense of doings
Definition
deeds or actions
the everyday doings of a group of schoolchildren
Synonyms
deeds,
actions,
exploits,
concerns,
events,
affairs,
happenings,
proceedings,
transactions,
dealings,
goings-on (informal)
in the sense of guts
The crew were standing ankle-deep in fish guts.
Synonyms
intestines,
insides (informal),
stomach,
belly,
bowels,
inwards,
innards (informal),
entrails
in the sense of innards
Definition
the working parts of a machine
the delicate innards of a Swiss watch
Synonyms
works,
mechanism,
guts (informal)
Nearby words of
works
workmanlike
workmanship
workout
works
workshop
world
world-class
Related terms of
works
work
work out
work on someone
work someone up
work something out
Synonyms of 'works'
works
Explore 'works' in the dictionary
All related terms of 'works'
work
be employed, do business, have a job, earn a living, be in work
work out
happen, go, result, develop, come out
work on someone
persuade, influence, manipulate, sway, put pressure on
work someone up
excite, move, spur, wind up, arouse
work something out
solve, find out, resolve, calculate, figure out
work something up
generate, rouse, instigate, foment, enkindle
work out at something
amount to, come to, reach, add up to, reach a total of