词汇 | work around |
释义 | Phr V work around works, working, worked work around/round sth to organize an activity so that things that could cause problems do not prevent you from doing what you want to doThey knew how to work around the import restrictions.I need to take the car into the garage some time today, but I'll work round it somehow. work around/round sth to organize what you are doing so that you are able to do it in spite of things that could have stopped you or limited you: I agree that this is a major problem, but we'll just have to work around it. It soon became clear that it wasn't possible to work around the existing law. work around (someone or something)To manage or be forced to accomplish or achieve something in spite of or while avoiding some problematic person or thing. We've come to the conclusion that we just have to work around our boss's bad advice if we ever want to get anything done in the office. The main problem with having a home office is having to work around my rambunctious young children. It's not ideal, but we'll find a way to work around your absence next week. work around someone or somethingto manage to do one's work while avoiding someone or something. He is being a problem, but he will have to leave pretty soon. You'II just have to work around him for now. You have to work around the piano. It is too heavy to move. work aroundv. 1. To wrap or pass something around something by repeated, continuous, or applied effort: The knitter worked some decorative stitching around the edge of the sleeve. 2. To achieve a goal in such a way as to avoid some difficulty: Can we work around the problem, or do we have to solve it? |
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