英语词汇“work up”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

work upwork (yourself) up

to make yourself excited or upset.

You've worked yourself up over just meeting a girl for a drink?I can't work up any enthusiasm for this plan.

Phr V

work up

works, working, worked

work up sth or work sth up

to gradually produce something

I can't work up much enthusiasm for this trip.With the wind behind us we managed to work up some speed.Rub the shampoo in until you have worked up a good lather.Let's go for a walk to work up an appetite. (= to make ourselves hungry)

to produce or improve a piece of writing

The commission has promised to work up proposals by the end of the year.

often + into

I'm hoping to work these notes up into a longer article.

to develop an area of activity, especially part of a business

I'm hoping to work up the language teaching side of our business.

work sb up

to make someone feel upset, worried, or excitedoften reflexive; often + about

He'd worked himself up about the interview until he was in quite a state.

often + into

She worked the crowd up into a frenzy.

worked up

adjective (always after verb)

It's really not important - there's no need to get so worked up about it.

work yourself up

(always reflexive) to try to make yourself feel confident and ready to do something wellusually + to

I've been dreading this meeting, but now I've worked myself up to it I just want to get it over with.

work up

1. To excite or arouse one's emotions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." Try not to work up Mom too much. We just want to have a nice relaxing afternoon. I think you're working yourself up over nothing. I'm sure the doctor will tell you it's nothing.

2. To achieve a new level of ability, responsibility, etc., through continued effort. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." You can work up to the more advanced techniques once you've mastered the basics. Mr. Mahoney famously worked his way up from an entry level position to become the publisher.

3. To gradually build toward something, as a conclusion or climax. A: "What's your point?" B: "Just listen, I'm working up to it." The story simmers, slowly working up to a chilling climax.

4. To produce through effort or exertion. I really worked up an appetite on that hike. Let's grab something to eat.

5. To prepare or produce something, usually quickly or without being completely thorough. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." I can work up a draft of the script, but it won't be anywhere near finished. If you have time, work some slides up for the presentation.

6. To prepare someone for something, especially a medical procedure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." Can you cover the desk for me while I finish working up these patients? I'll be there as soon as I work Mr. Peterson up.

worked up

In a state of mental or emotional agitation. Often modified as "all worked up" or "really worked up." You're getting worked up over nothing—I'm sure the doctor will tell you it's nothing. Mom sounded really worked up when I spoke to her on the phone. The professor said she really needed to speak with me later, and now that has me all worked up that I might be failing the course!

work someone up

to get someone ready for something, especially medical treatment. (See also work oneself up.) The staff worked up three patients for surgery that morning. The doctor told the nurse to work Mr. Franklin up for surgery.

work something up

to prepare something, perhaps on short notice. There are some special clients coming in this weekend. We need to make a presentation. Do you think you can work something up by then? I will work up something for this weekend.

*worked up (over something)

and *worked up (about something)

excited and agitated about something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; get oneself ~.) Tom is all worked up over the tax increase. Don't get so worked up about something that you can't do anything about.

work up

1. Arouse emotions; see worked up.

2. Increase one's skill, status, or responsibility through effort, as in He worked up to 30 sit-ups a day, or She worked up to bank manager. Also see work one's way. [Second half of 1600s]

3. Intensify gradually, as in The film worked up to a thrilling climax. [Second half of 1600s]

4. Develop or produce by effort, as in Swimming always works up an appetite. [Second half of 1600s]

work up

1. To arouse the emotions of someone or something; excite someone or something: The skillful politician worked up the crowd. What I read in the newspaper today really worked me up.

2. To increase one's skill, responsibility, efficiency, or status to some level through work: I'm increasing my exercise routine and am slowly working up to 30 sit-ups a day.

3. work up to To intensify gradually to some state: The film works up to a thrilling climax.

4. To develop or produce something by mental or physical effort: I worked up my appetite while mowing the lawn. The doctors worked up a patient profile before making their diagnosis.

词汇	work up
释义	Idiom work upwork (yourself) up to make yourself excited or upset. You've worked yourself up over just meeting a girl for a drink?I can't work up any enthusiasm for this plan. Phr V work up works, working, worked work up sth or work sth up to gradually produce something I can't work up much enthusiasm for this trip.With the wind behind us we managed to work up some speed.Rub the shampoo in until you have worked up a good lather.Let's go for a walk to work up an appetite. (= to make ourselves hungry) to produce or improve a piece of writing The commission has promised to work up proposals by the end of the year. often + into I'm hoping to work these notes up into a longer article. to develop an area of activity, especially part of a business I'm hoping to work up the language teaching side of our business. work sb up to make someone feel upset, worried, or excitedoften reflexive; often + about He'd worked himself up about the interview until he was in quite a state. often + into She worked the crowd up into a frenzy. worked up adjective (always after verb) It's really not important - there's no need to get so worked up about it. work yourself up (always reflexive) to try to make yourself feel confident and ready to do something wellusually + to I've been dreading this meeting, but now I've worked myself up to it I just want to get it over with. phrasework up1. work up sth • *work sth* up if you work up a feeling such as courage, interest, or sympathy, you try to make yourself feel it, especially with difficulty: We'd already lost one game, and we couldn't work up any enthusiasm for another.work up the courage/energy to do sth The boys were obviously watching us, and working up the courage to speak to us. I'm so tired I can't even work up the energy to go to bed.■ SIMILAR TO: summon up2. work up an appetite/thirst to make yourself feel hungry or thirsty, by taking some exercise or waiting a long time before you eat or drink: We went for a brisk walk along the beach to work up an appetite for dinner.3. be worked up to feel very angry, excited, or upset about something: Mel seemed to be very worked up about something.get worked up (about sth) Tim's always late, so there's no point in getting so worked up about it.■ SIMILAR TO: be agitated4. work sb up to make someone feel upset, worried, or excited:+ into He was a brilliant speaker and knew exactly how to work his audience up into a state of excitement.work yourself up Stop working yourself up over nothing and let's have a drink.5. work sth up** • work up sth to produce a final plan, design, or piece of writing from the ideas or information that you have: U-Haul worked up the design for the posters and Dial Corp is printing them.+ into I'd like you to take detailed notes, and work them up into a report later.6. work up to gradually increase the amount of something that you do or take regularly: In general with this drug, it's best to start with a low dose and then work up.+ to Start with ten minutes of exercises each day and work up to half an hour.■ SIMILAR TO: build up7. work up a sweat to take enough exercise to make your body get hot and start to sweat (=produce liquid from your skin): You need to run two or three miles a day, just enough to work up a sweat. work up 1. To excite or arouse one's emotions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." Try not to work up Mom too much. We just want to have a nice relaxing afternoon. I think you're working yourself up over nothing. I'm sure the doctor will tell you it's nothing. 2. To achieve a new level of ability, responsibility, etc., through continued effort. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." You can work up to the more advanced techniques once you've mastered the basics. Mr. Mahoney famously worked his way up from an entry level position to become the publisher. 3. To gradually build toward something, as a conclusion or climax. A: "What's your point?" B: "Just listen, I'm working up to it." The story simmers, slowly working up to a chilling climax. 4. To produce through effort or exertion. I really worked up an appetite on that hike. Let's grab something to eat. 5. To prepare or produce something, usually quickly or without being completely thorough. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." I can work up a draft of the script, but it won't be anywhere near finished. If you have time, work some slides up for the presentation. 6. To prepare someone for something, especially a medical procedure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "work" and "up." Can you cover the desk for me while I finish working up these patients? I'll be there as soon as I work Mr. Peterson up. worked up In a state of mental or emotional agitation. Often modified as "all worked up" or "really worked up." You're getting worked up over nothing—I'm sure the doctor will tell you it's nothing. Mom sounded really worked up when I spoke to her on the phone. The professor said she really needed to speak with me later, and now that has me all worked up that I might be failing the course! work someone up to get someone ready for something, especially medical treatment. (See also work oneself up.) The staff worked up three patients for surgery that morning. The doctor told the nurse to work Mr. Franklin up for surgery. work something up to prepare something, perhaps on short notice. There are some special clients coming in this weekend. We need to make a presentation. Do you think you can work something up by then? I will work up something for this weekend. worked up (over something) and worked up (about something) excited and agitated about something. (Typically: be ~; get ~; get* oneself ~.) Tom is all worked up over the tax increase. Don't get so worked up about something that you can't do anything about. work up 1. Arouse emotions; see worked up. 2. Increase one's skill, status, or responsibility through effort, as in He worked up to 30 sit-ups a day, or She worked up to bank manager. Also see work one's way. [Second half of 1600s] 3. Intensify gradually, as in The film worked up to a thrilling climax. [Second half of 1600s] 4. Develop or produce by effort, as in Swimming always works up an appetite. [Second half of 1600s] work up v. 1. To arouse the emotions of someone or something; excite someone or something: The skillful politician worked up the crowd. What I read in the newspaper today really worked me up. 2. To increase one's skill, responsibility, efficiency, or status to some level through work: I'm increasing my exercise routine and am slowly working up to 30 sit-ups a day. 3. work up to To intensify gradually to some state: The film works up to a thrilling climax. 4. To develop or produce something by mental or physical effort: I worked up my appetite while mowing the lawn. The doctors worked up a patient profile before making their diagnosis.
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