| 词汇 | work out |
| 释义 | Idiom work out Theme: EXERCISE to exercise.I have to work out every day in order to keep healthy.Working out a lot gives me a big appetite. Idiom turn out (all right) and pan out; work out (all right) Theme: ENDINGS to end satisfactorily.I hope everything turns out all right.Oh, yes. It'll all pan out.Things usually work out, no matter how bad they seem. Idiom work outwork out (something) to find a solution to something.The committee met today and worked out a statement that everyone liked.You can use a calculator to work out the problem, or you can work it out on paper. Phr V work out works, working, worked work out sth or work sth out to do a calculation to get an answer to a mathematical questionCan you work out the total cost of the trip? mainly British & Australian to understand something or to find the answer to something by thinking about itoften + question wordWe couldn't work out why they looked so guilty. often + thatEventually I worked out that the parcel had been sent to Paris by mistake. to think carefully about how you are going to do something and to make a plan or decisionoften + question wordWe need to work out how we can fix it to the wall.Negotiators are trying to work out a peace settlement. to continue to do your job until the end of a fixed period of timeHe has a three month notice period to work out. work sb out British & Australian to understand someone's character or the reasons for their behaviourSometimes she seems friendly and sometimes she won't speak to me. I just can't work her out. work out (always + adv/prep) to be the result of a mathematical calculationoften + atThe cost of a minibus works out at £7 per person. often + toThat works out to a 5.5% price decrease.Buying a new radio worked out cheaper than repairing the old one. to happen or develop in a particular wayusually + adv/prepThe arrangement worked out rather badly for Leo.I got married later that year but it didn't work out. (= the marriage was not successful) to exercise in order to improve the strength or appearance of your bodyI work out in the gym twice a week. workout nounThis 40 minute workout is designed to tone up your leg muscles. work itself out (always reflexive) if a problem works itself out, it gradually becomes less until it is not a problem any moreProblems like these usually work themselves out - you'll see. work out verb to masturbate US, 2002work sb out BrE to understand someone's character or why they behave as they do: Don looked at her, puzzled. He was still trying to work this girl out.can't work sb out I can't work Geoff out, one day he's friendly and the next he ignores me completely.■ SIMILAR TO: make sb out, figure sb out4. work out if the cost of something works out at a particular amount, that is what it costs when you calculate the figures+ at At the end of the evening, the meal worked out at $15 each.+ to be The total cost of advertising works out to be about $900 million annually.work out expensive/cheap etc (=be expensive or cheap) If we go by taxi, it's going to work out very expensive.5. work out if something works out, it is successful: The marriage didn't work out, and we split up after two years. About three years ago, I made a decision to open a restaurant, and luckily for me it's all worked out perfectly.6. work out if a situation works out in a particular way, it happens or develops in that waywork out well/badly etc Financially, things have worked out very well for us. At the time, the situation seemed hopeless, but in the end it all worked out fine.■ SIMILAR TO: turn out7. work out to do physical exercises, especially regularly, in order to make your body fit and strong: I've started to work out in the gym two or three times a week.workout n C a period of physical exercise or training: Then we went and had a shower and breakfast, just what we needed after a good workout.8. work itself out if a problem or a difficult situation works itself out, it gradually becomes less and less difficult until it stops existing: There are always problems when you start something new like this, but they usually work themselves out in time.■ SIMILAR TO: resolve itself9. be worked out if a mine is worked out, all the coal, gold etc has been removed from it. A mine is a place where coal, gold etc is dug out of the ground.: The mine, which is in the Forest of Dean, is almost worked out now, after 700 years of use.■ SIMILAR TO: be exhausted10. work out your notice/your contract to continue to do your job until the end of a fixed period of time that you had agree to work: She's resigned, but she still has to work out her three months' notice. work out1. verb To exercise, either in general or by targeting a specific part of the body. I work out in the mornings now before work, and I find that it really makes me have more energy during the day. I've been working out my biceps primarily. 2. verb To have a favorable or acceptable outcome. Used especially of situations in which an unfavorable outcome is expected. This will all work out, you'll see. I'm certain it's a blessing in disguise. I forgot my phone that night, but it worked out for the better, because the woman whose phone I borrowed became my wife. 3. verb To work to resolve something or reach an agreement, solution, or favorable or acceptable outcome. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "out." I really hope Ron and Jenny can work out their issues. I can't imagine them apart. If our staff can't work out this problem, we're going to have to hire a consultant. I'm sure Gene will be able to work this situation out—I've seen him do it a hundred times before. 4. verb To develop or refine something, such as a plan, strategy, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "out." We still need to work out the details, but we'll definitely be able to come visit that weekend. If you don't work out a budget before you start a business, you're in for trouble. A: "Do you have a plan yet?" B: "No, we're going to work it out as we go." 5. verb To have a specific result. I never planned to become a lawyer, that's just how it worked out. 6. verb To amount to a specific total. After all the taxes and fees, your bill works out to $350. 7. verb To eliminate or remove something from something else through strenuous and/or repeated effort. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "out." I've been trying to work out these wrinkles, but they're relentless. I thought I was working this stain out of the carpet, but I think I just rubbed it in more. 8. verb To eliminate or arrange for the removal of a debt, often through working instead of paying. After I broke Mr. Wilson's window, he said I could work out what I owed him by washing his car. Beware of anyone offering to work out your debt through some kind of arrangement. 9. verb To exhaust a resource, especially that which is extracted from a mine. That coal mine was worked out in the '70s, and a lot of people lost their jobs after that. 10. noun An exercise session. As a noun, the phrase is spelled as one word. Ping pong is a great workout. You can really work up a sweat! I'm hoping to sneak in a workout after work today. 11. noun By extension, a strenuous task or activity. As a noun, the phrase is spelled as one word. Unpacking those boxes was a workout. I need to go sit down. work something out (with someone)to come to an agreement with someone; to figure out with someone a way to do something. I think we can work this out with you so that all of us are satisfied. I will work out something with Karen. I'm sure we can work it out. work out (somehow)to result in a good conclusion; to finish positively. Don't worry. I am sure that everything will work out all right. Things always work out in the end. work out(at something)1. . [for someone] to perform satisfactorily doing something in particular. I hope I work out at my new job. I'm sure you'll work out. 2. . to perform satisfactorily working in a particular location. I hope I work out at the factory. I really need that job. Things will work out at home in time. work out1. [for something] to turn out all right in the end. (See also (all right)">turn out (all right); (as something)">work out (as something).) Don't worry. Everything will work out. This will work out. Don't worry. 2. . [for someone] to do a program of exercise. I work out at least twice a week. I need to work out more often. work out1. Accomplish by work or effort, as in I think we can work out a solution to this problem. [1500s] For work out all right, see turn out all right. 2. Find a solution for, solve, as in They hoped to work out their personal differences, or Can you help me work out this equation? [Mid-1800s] 3. Formulate or develop, as in We were told to work out a new plan, or He's very good at working out complicated plots. [Early 1800s] 4. Discharge a debt by working instead of paying money, as in She promised she'd work out the rest of the rent by baby-sitting for them. [Second half of 1600s] 5. Prove effective or successful, as in I wonder if their marriage will work out. 6. Have a specific result, add up, as in It worked out that she was able to go to the party after all, or The total works out to more than a million. [Late 1800s] 7. Engage in strenuous exercise for physical conditioning, as in He works out with weights every other day. [1920s] 8. Exhaust a resource, such as a mine, as in This mine has been completely worked out. [Mid-1500s] work outv. 1. To remove or eliminate something from something by repeated, continuous, or applied effort: We tried for hours to work the stain out of the shirt. No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't work the knot out of the rope. I worked out the tangles with a comb. 2. To solve or resolve something by work or effort: The mathematician worked out the answer over several days. We have our disagreements, but we always work them out. 3. To formulate or develop something: The lawyers worked out a strategy for the trial. We have no plans yet; we still need to work them out. 4. To discharge or arrange to discharge some obligation or debt: I worked out my high phone bill with the creditors. 5. To prove successful, effective, or satisfactory: The new strategy may not work out. 6. To have some specified result: The ratio works out to an odd number. It worked out that everyone left on the same train. 7. To engage in strenuous exercise for physical conditioning: You look very trim and fit; have you been working out? I work out at the gym twice a week. 8. To subject some part of the body to exertion for physical conditioning: Sit-ups work out the abdominal muscles. 9. To exhaust or deplete something. Used chiefly in the passive: After a hundred years in operation, the mine was worked out. 10. work out of To have some place as a central office or work location: I work out of my house. |
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