| 单词 | work |
| 释义 | verb | noun | adjective workwork1 /wɚk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1DO A JOB FOR MONEY a)[intransitive] to do a job that you are paid for: Where do you work?work at/in I’ve always worked in an office.work for I think Linda works for a law firm.work as a secretary/builder etc. She works as a management consultant.work in industry/education/publishing etc. How long have you worked in advertising?work part-time/full-time She works part-time in a library. b)work a job an expression meaning “to have a job,” used especially when you are emphasizing something unusual about it: I had to work two jobs to put food on the table.2DO YOUR JOB [intransitive, transitive] to do the activities and duties that are part of your job: We’re working as hard as we can.work with Jerry will be working with me on the project.work weekends/nights/days etc. I get paid more if I work nights. He often has to work late. I’m working from home tomorrow.3DO AN ACTIVITY [intransitive] to do an activity which needs time and effort, especially one that you want to do or that needs to be done: I’ve been working in the yard this afternoon.work to do something We had to work non-stop to get the boat ready for the race. You’ve really worked hard this semester.4TRY TO ACHIEVE something [intransitive] to try continuously and patiently to achieve a particular thing: work for She spent a lifetime working for equal rights.work to do something The organization is working to preserve the rain forests. They have worked tirelessly (=worked hard) to make living conditions better.5OPERATE CORRECTLY [intransitive] if a machine or piece of equipment works, it does what it is supposed to do: Does the TV work? The delete key doesn’t work. The repairman finally got the heater working (=made it work) again.work fine/well/properly etc. We tested the cable and it seems to be working fine.6BE EFFECTIVE/SUCCESSFUL [intransitive] if a method, plan, or system works, it produces the results you want: Most diets don’t work. Surgery usually works well in correcting conditions like this.work for You need to find the method that works best for you. You should try this recipe. It works every time.7ART/STYLE/LITERATURE [intransitive] if a painting, movie, piece of writing, etc. works, it is successful because it has the effect on you that the painter, writer, etc. intended: I don’t think the scene with the horses really works.8HAVE AN EFFECT [intransitive always + adv./prep.] if something such as a fact, situation, or system works in a particular way, it has a particular effect on someone or something: work in somebody’s favor/to somebody’s advantage Your experience with this kind of job should work in your favor. Tax laws tend to work against (=make things difficult for) small businesses.9OPERATE MACHINE/EQUIPMENT [transitive] to make a complicated machine or piece of equipment do what it is supposed to do: Do you know how to work this copier?10work your way over/out/back etc. a)if you work your way somewhere, you go there slowly and with great effort: We worked our way carefully across the rocks. b)to use a lot of effort during a long period of time to become successful: He started in the mailroom and worked his way to the top.11work it/things so that... to make arrangements for something to happen, especially by acting in a clever or skillful way: We tried to work it so that we could all go together.12(something) works for somebody spoken used to say that something is acceptable to someone: “Do you want to meet at 8:00?” “Works for me.”13MOVE INTO A PLACE/POSITION [intransitive always + adv./prep., transitive always + adv./prep.] to move into a particular state or position very gradually, or to make something do this, either in a series of small movements or after a long time: Slowly he worked the screwdriver into the crack. Somehow the bolt had worked its way loose.14AREA [transitive] to travel around a particular area as part of your job, especially in order to sell something: I work the northern half of the state.15USE A MATERIAL/SUBSTANCE [intransitive] to use a particular material or substance in order to make something such as a picture, design, jewelry, etc.: work in/with I prefer to work in watercolors.16CUT/SHAPE something [transitive] if you work a material such as metal, leather, or clay, you cut, sew, or shape it in order to make something17work somebody (hard) to make someone use a lot of time or effort when doing a job or activity: The coach has been working us really hard this week.18work the system to understand how a system works so that you can get advantages for yourself, often in a slightly dishonest way19PART OF YOUR BODY a)[transitive] if you work a muscle or part of your body, you do an exercise to make it stronger b)[intransitive, transitive] if a part of your body works or you work it, it moves with a lot of effort: Robert worked his face into something like a smile.20MIND/BRAIN [intransitive] if your mind or brain is working, you are thinking or trying to solve a problem: Her mind was working furiously. I could see Brian’s brain start to work overtime (=think very hard) as soon as I mentioned the deal.21work it! slang used to encourage someone to dance or move with a lot of energy22work like magic (also work like a charm/dream) if a plan, method, or trick works like magic or like a charm, it happens in exactly the way you planned it to happen23work wonders (on/with something) to be effective in dealing with a difficult problem or situation in a way that surprises you: This herbal tea works wonders on headaches.24work under/on the principle/assumption/basis etc. that to base ideas, plans, etc. on a particular fact that you think is true25work your fingers to the bone informal to work very hard, especially doing something that needs a lot of physical effort26work the door to take tickets from people as they enter a theater, club, etc.27CALCULATE [transitive] to calculate the answer to a mathematical problem28ENTERTAIN A GROUP [transitive] if an entertainer or politician works a crowd of people, they entertain them and get their interest or support: She really knew how to work a crowd.29LAND/SOIL [transitive] if you work the land or the soil, you do all the work necessary to grow crops on it30MINE [transitive] to remove a substance such as coal, gold, etc. from under the ground[Origin: Old English wyrcan]work around somebody/something phrasal verb to arrange or organize something so that you avoid problems that may stop you from doing something: John won’t be here on the 15th so we’ll have to work around that.work at something phrasal verb to try hard to improve something or achieve something by practicing it over a long period of time and with a lot of effort: Learning a language isn’t easy. You have to work at it.work in phrasal verb1work something ↔ in to include something you want to say or do while you are doing or saying something else: Do you think you can work in a mention of our project?2work somebody ↔ in spoken to arrange to meet someone even though you are very busy: Can you work me in some time tomorrow?3work something ↔ in to add one substance to another and mix them together in a very thorough waywork something into something phrasal verb1to include something you want to say or do while you are saying or doing something else so that it becomes part of it2to add one substance to another and mix them together in a very thorough way, especially by using your hands: Slowly work the cream into your skin.3work yourself into a frenzy/rage/panic etc. to make yourself become very excited, angry, etc.work off phrasal verb1work something ↔ off to try to get rid of something such as a feeling or some weight by doing something that involves a lot of physical activity: Running is a good way of working off stress.2work something ↔ off to pay for something you have done wrong, for something you have broken, etc. by doing a job for free: He’s working off the window he broke by mowing my lawn.work on phrasal verb1work on something to spend time making, improving, or repairing something: As a team, we still need to work on free throws. Every weekend you see him working on his car.► see thesaurus at practice22work on somebody informal to try continuously to influence someone or persuade him or her to do something: work on somebody to do something She is still working on me to take her to the opera.work out phrasal verb1PLAN work something ↔ out to think carefully about how you are going to do something and plan a good way of doing it: Have you worked out the schedule for next month?work out what/where/how etc. We need to work out how we’re going to get there. It sounds like you have it all worked out (=have already planned how you are going to do something).2DEAL WITH something work something ↔ out to deal with a problem in a satisfactory way: Have you managed to work out your differences yet?3CALCULATE work something ↔ out to calculate an answer, amount, price, or value: I still have to work out a budget for next year.work out how much/many etc. We’ll have to work out how much food we’ll need for the party.4GET BETTER work something ↔ out if a problem or complicated situation works out, or you work it out, it gradually gets better or gets solved: It’s too bad that the deal didn’t work out. We can work it out if we just sit down and talk about it. The situation should work itself out (=become better without any help).5HAPPEN if a situation works out in a particular way, it happens in that way: Things didn’t work out as we’d planned.work out well/badly I hope your new job works out well.6UNDERSTAND work something/somebody ↔ out to think about something and manage to understand it: I couldn’t work her out at all.work something out for yourself I can’t tell you what happened – work it out for yourself.7COST if something works out to a particular amount, you calculate that it costs that amount: work out to Your total works out to $32.50.work out (to be) expensive/cheap etc. It worked out to be cheaper than we thought.8EXERCISE to make your body healthy and strong, especially by doing a program of exercises: How often do you work out?9be worked out if a mine is worked out, all the coal, gold, etc. has been removed from itwork somebody over phrasal verb informal to hit someone hard and repeatedly all over the bodywork through something phrasal verb1to deal with problems or unpleasant feelings until they are gone: She’s got a lot of issues to work through.2work your way through school/college/university to do a job while you are in college because you need the money to help pay for it: Galman worked her way through college as a waitress.work up phrasal verb1work up enthusiasm/interest/courage etc. to become excited, interested, etc., or to make others feel this way: I’m trying to work up the courage to visit the dentist.2work up an appetite/thirst/sweat to become hungry, thirsty, etc., especially by doing physical exercise: There’s nothing like skiing to work up an appetite.3work somebody ↔ up to make someone very angry, excited, or upset about something: work yourself up You don’t have to work yourself up over this. → see also worked up4work something ↔ up to develop and improve something such as a piece of writing: I’d like for you to work up a detailed summary of our meeting.work up to something phrasal verb to gradually prepare yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant: I’m working up to running two miles a day.work with somebody/something phrasal verb to do a job that involves a particular group of people or type of thing: I’ve always wanted to work with animals. verb | noun | adjective workwork2 ●●● S1 W1 noun 1JOB [uncountable] a job you are paid to do or an activity that you do regularly to earn money: How’s work these days? There isn’t a lot of work at this time of the year.out of work (=without a job) Jean’s been out of work for six months. I’m sure you’ll find work soon. Anne left college a year ago and she’s still looking for work. You tend to meet a lot of interesting people in my line of work (=the kind of work I do). I returned to work two months after the accident.before/after work I’ll meet you after work. You’re going to be late for work.► see thesaurus at job2PLACE [uncountable] a place where you do your job, which is not your home: to work Could I ride with you to work tomorrow? I usually leave work around 5 p.m.at work She’s still at work. I’ll ask her to call you when she gets home.from work I went out with the guys from work last night.3DUTIES [uncountable] the duties and activities that are part of your job: The work’s really interesting, but the pay’s lousy. The job involves mostly clerical work. They stopped work for a few minutes to consider his offer. We start work around here at 9:00. I usually finish work around 6:30. I’ve been doing a lot of volunteer work (=work that you are not paid for).4RESULT [uncountable] something that you produce as a result of doing your job or doing an activity: We’re very pleased with the work you’ve done so far. This report really is an excellent piece of work.5PAPERS [uncountable] the papers and other materials you need for doing work: I left some work in the car. I try not to take work home with me.6ACTIVITY [uncountable] the act of doing something that needs to be done or that you want to do, or the time and effort needed to do it: The yard still needs a lot of work. She always seems to disappear when there’s work to be done. Dad was hard at work down in the basement. Taking care of children can be hard work. It’s time for everyone to get down to work (=start doing work).7BUILDING/REPAIRING [uncountable] (also works [plural]) activities involved in building or repairing things such as roads, bridges, etc.: Work is expected to last several weeks, with severe delays to traffic.work on Work on the bridge is continuing.8STUDY [uncountable] study or research, especially for a particular purpose: Their work could significantly change the way we live today.work on/in Claire is doing postgraduate work in sociology.► see thesaurus at research19BOOK/PAINTING/MUSIC [countable] eng. lang. arts something such as a book, play, painting, or piece of music produced by a writer, painter, or musician: The museum is full of Picasso’s works.work of “War and Peace” is an important work of literature.10OPERATION [uncountable] an operation to make you look younger or more attractive SYN cosmetic surgery: All these celebrities have had work done.11at work having a particular influence or effect: Other forces may be at work here.12nice/good work spoken used to praise someone for doing something well: Nice work! The project looks good.13in the works informal being planned, developed, etc.: The merger has been in the works for two years.14the (whole) works spoken used when you are buying something that has many parts or choices, to choose everything that is available: The hotel had everything – sauna, swimming pool, the works.15have your work cut out (for you) informal to have to do something very difficult16it’s all in a day’s work spoken used to say that you do not mind doing something even though it will give you more work than usual17iron/gas/cement etc. works a building or group of buildings where a particular type of goods is produced in large quantities or where an industrial process happens → see also public works18MACHINE the works the moving parts of a machine19FORCE [uncountable] science, physics force multiplied by distance → see also do somebody’s dirty work at dirty1 (7), make short work of something at short1 (16), social work, working2COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1, 2, & 3verbslook for work (also seek work formal) Unemployed young people come to the city seeking work.find work (=get a job) It was difficult for them to find work.go back to work (also return to work formal) His doctor agreed he was well enough to return to work.go to work I’ll need to go to work now, but I’ll call you back this afternoon.start work What time do you start work?finish/leave work I’ll probably finish work around 5:30.stop work We had to stop work and deal with the problem.get (back) to work OK. Break’s over – we need to get back to work.do ... work Women should be paid the same as men for doing the same work.adjectives/nouns + workpart-time work In recent years part-time work has become more popular.full-time work Are you available for full-time work?paid work She hasn’t done any paid work since she had children.volunteer/unpaid work She also did volunteer work in a girls’ club.secretarial/clerical/office work I have a lot of experience with secretarial work.legal work (=work done by lawyers) He will handle all the legal work.manual/physical work (=work done with your hands) It was too hot in the afternoons to do manual work.dangerous/creative/rewarding etc. work It’s interesting work and I enjoy it.somebody’s daily work (=the work someone does every day) When they finished their daily work they would be too tired for much except rest. verb | noun | adjective workwork3 adjective [only before noun] 1work clothes/boots etc. work clothes, boots, etc. are designed for people to work in, rather than to look attractive2work practices/conditions the ways of working or the conditions in which people in a particular company work, including safety, health, rights, and duties SYN working3work hours/time the time you spend working at your job |
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