work up

逐渐造成, 引起, 激发

例句与用法：

I can't work up any interest in this book.

我对这本书提不起任何兴趣。

The film works up to a thrilling climax.

这电影逐渐发展到令人惊悚的高潮

I'm working my notes up into a dissertation.

我正在把我的笔记修改成论文。

The music worked up to a rousing finale.

该乐曲达到激动人心的高潮而结束。

详细释义：

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。