work out ( working, worked, works )

• 1. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you work out a solution to a problem or mystery, you manage to find the solution by thinking or talking about it. 找到 (解决办法等)

  例：

  Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise.

  谈判者们预定在今天晚些时候会面以找到一个折中的办法。

  例：

  It took me some time to work out what was causing this.

  它花了我一些时间，找到导致这种状况的原因。

• 2. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you work out the answer to a mathematical problem, you calculate it. 计算

  例：

  It is proving hard to work out the value of bankrupt companies' assets.

  经证明，计算破产公司的资产较难。

• 3. 

  PHRASAL VERB If something works out at a particular amount, it is calculated to be that amount after all the facts and figures have been considered. 总计为

  例：

  The price per pound works out at $3.20.

  每磅的价格总计为$3.20。

• 4. 

  PHRASAL VERB If a situation works out well or works out, it happens or progresses in a satisfactory way. 进展顺利

  例：

  Things just didn't work out as planned.

  事情没有像计划的那样进展顺利。

  例：

  The deal just isn't working out the way we were promised.

  这项交易并不如承诺我们的那样进展顺利。

• 5. 

  PHRASAL VERB If a process works itself out, it reaches a conclusion or satisfactory end. 有满意的结果

  例：

  People involved in it think it's a nightmare, but I'm sure it will work itself out.

  参与其中的人们认为它是一场噩梦，但我确信它会有满意的结果。

• 6. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you work out, you do physical exercises in order to make your body fit and strong. 锻炼

  例：

  Work out at a gym or swim twice a week.

  每周两次在健身房锻炼或游泳。

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