| 词汇 | works |
| 释义 | Idiom worksthe (whole) works informal everything that you might want or might expect to find in a particular situation.The bridegroom was wearing a morning suit, top hat, gloves - the works. works 1. adjective in motor racing, supported by the car manufacturer US, 1965 2. noun the equipment used to prepare and inject drugs US, 1934.► get on someone's worksto annoy someone AUSTRALIA, 1956.► in the worksalready in progress, due to happen CANADA, 1973.► the worksthe complete treatment US, 1899 the worksThe entirety of what's available; all the related elements of something. Wow, they really offer the works at this ice cream bar. There's much more than just whipped cream and sprinkles here! I want a traditional wedding, with the cake, the dress—the works. *worksa lot of something; everything possible. (The works can be a lot of food, good treatment, bad treatment, etc. *Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) Bill: Shall we order a snack or a big meal? Jane: I'm hungry. Let's get the works. But, your honor. I shouldn't get the works. I only drove too fast! |
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