at work

1. 在工作

They are at work on a new dictionary.

他们在编一本新字典。

have one's work cut out

1. 面临艰巨的任务

Their poor teacher must have her work cut out for her to control such a noisy class.

要控制这么一个吵吵闹闹的班级, 他们那可怜的老师一定累死了。

make short work of

1. 迅速干掉, 迅速解决

The children made short work of the cakes.

孩子们很快把蛋糕吃完了。

out of work

1. 失业的

He has been out of work for a year.

他已经失业一年了。

work off

1. 发泄

He worked off his anger.

他发泄怒气。

work out

1. 有好结果

I hope the new play works out.

我希望新的计划会成功。

work up

1. 激发; 使激动

The politician worked the crowd up until they shouted together.

那政客鼓动群众的情绪, 使他们一起喊叫。