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词汇 work on
释义
Phr V
work on
works, working, worked
work on/upon sth
to spend time working in order to produce or repair something
She's based in the lab, working full-time on a cure for AIDS.Pete loves working on old cars.
to try hard to improve something
His dancing technique is good, but he needs to work on his fitness.
to depend on something being true when you are making plans or calculating something
We're working on the assumption that a third of the people we've invited won't come.
work on/upon sb
to try to influence someone's opinions, or to try to persuade someone to do something
Hannah's not very keen on the idea of a cycling holiday, but I'm working on her.
often + to do sth
I'm working on my father to get him to take me to the airport.
phrasework on1. work on sth to work in order to produce or achieve something: At the time of her death she was working on a new novel. Are you working on any films at the moment? The company is working on a new version of its world-famous 'Beetle' car.2. work on sth to spend time trying to improve something in order for it to be successful: Chris is a very strong player, but he still needs to work on his technique. SIMILAR TO: work at3. work on sth to spend time working to repair something: He spends most of his weekends working on his motorbike.4. work on sb to keep trying to persuade or influence someone, for example so that they will agree to do something, or to let you do something: The authorities still don't want to put traffic lights on the bridge, but we're working on them. I've been working on my mum to let me have a motorbike for ages now.

work on

1. To put forth the effort toward creating, completing, or achieving something. Usually used in the continuous tense. I've been working on a new play that deals directly with the trauma from my childhood. Samantha is working on her Ph.D. at the moment.
2. To be in the process of repairing, adjusting, or refurbishing something. I've got two more cars to work on before I'll be able to have a look at yours. Daniel's been working on the dishwasher for the last two hours.
3. To be effective in treating something. I've got two more cars to work on before I'll be able to have a look at yours. Daniel's been working on the dishwasher for the last two hours.
4. To be effective in countering, defeating, or dealing with someone or something. I'm not saying it isn't real, but hypnotism has never worked on me. I heard pepper spray works on bears, so I always carry some with me when I go camping in the mountains.
5. To be able to operate or function correctly on something. No, the computer's too old for that software to work on it. I'm afraid tap-to-pay doesn't work on my phone.
6. To attempt to influence or manipulate someone or their emotions in order to achieve a particular result. I'll work on your father and see if I can get him to change his mind. The film seems to be working on our sense of nostalgia to cover over how thin the plot and characters are.
7. To practice some action or skill in order to improve or master it. Your range of motion is really quite good, but you need to work on keeping your posture steady throughout the maneuver. I'm taking a course to help me work on my French before we take our trip next summer.

work (up)on something

 
1. . to repair or tinker with something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) He's out in the kitchen, working upon his tax forms. He's working on his car.
2. . [for something] to have the desired effect on something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) This medicine should work well upon your cold. I hope it will work on your cold.

work on someone

 
1. . Lit. [for a physician] to treat someone; [for a surgeon] to operate on someone. The doctor is still working on your uncle. There is no news yet. They are still working on the accident victims.
2. . Fig. [for someone] to try to convince someone of something. I'll work on her, and I am sure she will agree. They worked on Max for quite a while, but he still didn't agree to testify.
3. Fig. [for something, such as medication] to have the desired effect on someone. This medicine just doesn't work on me. Your good advice doesn't seem to work on Sam.

work on something

to repair, build, or adjust something. The carpenter worked on the fence for three hours. Bill is out working on his car engine.

work on

Also, work upon. Exercise influence on, as in If you work on him, he might change his mind, or She always worked upon their feelings by pretending to be more ill than she really was . [Early 1600s]

work on

v.
1. To exert oneself physically or mentally in order to do, make, or accomplish something: The author is working on a new set of short stories.
2. To practice something in order to acquire or polish a skill: You need to work on your handwriting.
3. To effect a desired result on something: The medicine works on coughs. This joke never fails to work on him.
4. To exert an influence on someone: Her friends worked on her to join the group.
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