work-out
柯林斯詞典
1. PHRASAL VERB If you work out a solution to a problem or mystery, you manage to find the solution by thinking or talking about it. 找到 (解決辦法等)
Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise. 談判者們預(yù)定在今天晚些時(shí)候會(huì)面以找到一個(gè)折中的辦法。
It took me some time to work out what was causing this. 它花了我一些時(shí)間,找到導(dǎo)致這種狀況的原因。
2. PHRASAL VERB If you work out the answer to a mathematical problem, you calculate it. 計(jì)算
It is proving hard to work out the value of bankrupt companies' assets. 經(jīng)證明,計(jì)算破產(chǎn)公司的資產(chǎn)較難。
3. PHRASAL VERB If something works out at a particular amount, it is calculated to be that amount after all the facts and figures have been considered. 總計(jì)為
The price per pound works out at $3.20. 每磅的價(jià)格總計(jì)為$3.20。
4. PHRASAL VERB If a situation works out well or works out, it happens or progresses in a satisfactory way. 進(jìn)展順利
Things just didn't work out as planned. 事情沒有像計(jì)劃的那樣進(jìn)展順利。
The deal just isn't working out the way we were promised. 這項(xiàng)交易并不如承諾我們的那樣進(jìn)展順利。
5. PHRASAL VERB If a process works itself out, it reaches a conclusion or satisfactory end. 有滿意的結(jié)果
People involved in it think it's a nightmare, but I'm sure it will work itself out. 參與其中的人們認(rèn)為它是一場(chǎng)噩夢(mèng),但我確信它會(huì)有滿意的結(jié)果。
6. PHRASAL VERB If you work out, you do physical exercises in order to make your body fit and strong. 鍛煉
Work out at a gym or swim twice a week. 每周兩次在健身房鍛煉或游泳。
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