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  1. 1v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (plan, figure out)想出（計畫）

    To think hard about how you will do something, and make a good plan for it.

    「work out」這個意思是「把一件事的做法、步驟好好想出來、安排好」。例如想出怎麼到一個地方、想出一個計畫、把細節都安排好。在這裡 out 是「動腦想，想到方法跑出來」的感覺——你在腦袋裡 work（努力做），一直做到一個好辦法 out（出現）為止。所以 work out a plan 就是「把計畫一點一點做出來」。

    示範例句 · Example

    We need to work out how we are going to get to the museum.

    中文翻譯我們需要想出我們要怎麼去博物館。

    常見搭配

    • work out a plan

      想出／擬定一個計畫

      to make a plan by thinking carefully

      The team worked out a plan to clean up the beach.

    • work out the details

      敲定細節

      to decide all the small parts of something

      We agreed to go camping, but still need to work out the details.

    • work out how/what/where

      想出怎麼／什麼／哪裡

      to plan the way to do something

      Let's work out where everyone will sit.

    意思相近

    planarrangedevisefigure outsort out

    用法接近

    organizeprepare

  2. 2v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (calculate)算出

    To find an answer, amount, or price by doing maths or thinking carefully.

    「work out」這個意思是「算出一個答案、數量或價錢」，常用在數學、買東西、分帳的時候。The thread inside `out`: 你在腦袋或紙上 work（努力算），一直算到答案 out（跑出來）為止——所以 work out a sum 就是「把一道算式一直做，做到答案出來」。跟 calculate 很像，但 work out 更口語、更日常。

    常見搭配

    • work out the total

      算出總數／總額

      to calculate the full amount

      The waiter worked out the total for our meal.

    • work out how much/how many

      算出多少

      to calculate a number or amount

      Let's work out how many chairs we need.

    • work out a sum

      算出一道算式

      to solve a maths problem

      She worked out the sum without a calculator.

    意思相近

    calculatefigure outcomputeadd up

    用法接近

    countestimate

  3. 3v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (figure out, understand)想通／解開

    To think about something hard until you understand it or find the answer to it.

    「work out」這個意思是「想了又想，最後把一件難懂的事弄懂、把問題解開」，例如看懂一個複雜的故事、解開一個謎題。你在腦袋裡 work（一直想），想到答案或道理 out（浮出來）——work out a problem 就是「想到把解答弄出來」。跟意思 2（算出）很近，差別是這裡偏「弄懂、解開」，不一定有數字。

    常見搭配

    • work out why

      想通原因

      to understand the reason for something

      Leo is trying to work out why his code won't run.

    • work something out for yourself

      自己想通

      to understand something by your own thinking

      Don't ask me — try to work it out for yourself.

    • can't work it out

      想不通

      to be unable to understand something

      I've read it twice but I still can't work it out.

    意思相近

    figure outunderstandsolvemake sense ofpuzzle out

    用法接近

    graspcrack

  4. 4v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (amount to)算下來是

    If a cost or amount works out at a number, it becomes that number when you add it up.

    「work out at／to」這個意思是「一筆錢或數量算一算之後，結果是多少」。例如帳單算下來每人 15 元。The thread inside `out`: 你把數字加一加，總數 out（跑出來）落在某個金額上——所以 the bill works out at £15 就是「帳單算出來剛好是 15 英鎊」。這裡 work out 不及物，後面常接 at／to ＋金額。

    常見搭配

    • work out at

      算下來是（某金額）

      to add up to a particular amount

      The trip works out at about 50 dollars a person.

    • work out cheaper/expensive

      算下來比較便宜／貴

      to end up costing less or more

      Cooking at home works out cheaper than eating out.

    • work out to

      算下來等於

      to add up to a particular figure

      The bill worked out to 30 dollars in total.

    意思相近

    come toadd up toamount tototal

    用法接近

    cost

  5. 5v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (get resolved)順利解決

    If a problem or hard situation works out, it slowly gets better or gets solved.

    「work out」這個意思是「一個問題或困難的情況，慢慢變好、最後解決了」，常用來安慰人：別擔心，一切都會好起來。The thread inside `out`: 一個卡住的情況，慢慢 work（運轉、推進），最後好的結果 out（出來了）——所以 things will work out 就是「事情會自己理出一個好結局」。這裡 work out 不及物。

    常見搭配

    • things will work out

      事情會好起來

      the situation will get better

      Stay calm — things will work out.

    • work itself out

      自己解決

      to get solved without special effort

      Give it time and the problem will work itself out.

    • work out for someone

      對某人來說順利

      to turn out well for a person

      I hope the new job works out for you.

    意思相近

    turn out finesort itself outresolvecome right

    用法接近

    improve

    意思相反

    fall apart

  6. 6v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (turn out a certain way)結果是

    If a situation works out in a certain way, it ends up happening like that.

    「work out well／badly」這個意思是「事情最後變成怎樣」，重點在「結局好不好」，常加 well 或 badly。The thread inside `out`: 事情一路發展，最後的結果 out（呈現出來）是好是壞——所以 things worked out well 就是「事情最後的結果很好」。跟意思 5 很近，差別是這裡只描述「結果如何」，不一定有「問題被解決」的味道。

    常見搭配

    • work out well

      結果很好

      to end up in a good way

      Moving to a new town worked out well for the family.

    • work out badly

      結果不好

      to end up in a bad way

      The surprise party worked out badly because it rained.

    • how things work out

      事情最後怎麼發展

      the way a situation finally happens

      Let's wait and see how things work out.

    用法接近

    develophappen

  7. 7v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (exercise)健身／運動

    To make your body fit and strong by doing exercises, often at a gym.

    「work out」這個意思是「做運動把身體練得健康、強壯」，例如上健身房、做重訓、跑步。這裡 out 是「把身體完全操練開來」的感覺——你 work（操練）你的身體，把力氣和汗水都練 out（發揮出來）。名詞形式寫成一個字 workout（一次健身）。這個用法不及物。

    常見搭配

    • work out at the gym

      在健身房運動

      to exercise at a fitness centre

      She works out at the gym every morning.

    • work out with weights

      做重量訓練

      to exercise using heavy objects

      He started working out with weights last year.

    • work out regularly

      規律運動

      to exercise often

      Working out regularly keeps you healthy.

    意思相近

    exercisetrainkeep fit

    用法接近

    jogstretch

  8. 8v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (understand a person)看懂（某人）

    口語To understand what someone is really like or why they act the way they do.

    「can't work somebody out」這個意思是「搞不懂一個人到底是什麼樣的人、為什麼這樣做」，常用否定句，是口語說法。你想了又想，卻沒辦法把這個人的真正想法 out（看出來）——所以 I can't work her out 就是「我看不透她」。這裡的受詞是「人」，跟意思 3（弄懂事情）是同一個 out 的延伸。

    常見搭配

    • can't work someone out

      摸不透某人

      to be unable to understand a person

      I can't work my own brother out sometimes.

    • work somebody out

      看懂某人是怎樣的人

      to understand a person's character

      Give it time and you'll work him out.

    意思相近

    figure outunderstandmake sense ofread

    用法接近

    fathom

  9. 9v/ˌwɝːk ˈaʊt/ · /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/work out (a mine, depleted)開採殆盡

    If a mine is worked out, all the coal, gold, or stone in it has been taken away.

    「be worked out」這個意思用在礦場：裡面的煤、金子或石頭全被挖光了，礦場用完了。工人一直 work（開採）那座礦，把裡面的東西全都挖 out（拿出來），直到一點不剩——所以 the mine is worked out 就是「這座礦已經被挖空了」。這是被動用法，通常說 be worked out。

    常見搭配

    • a worked-out mine

      已開採殆盡的礦場

      a mine with nothing left to take

      The town grew up around a now worked-out mine.

    • be worked out

      被開採殆盡

      to have all of its minerals removed

      The quarry has been worked out for decades.

    意思相近

    used upexhausteddepleted

    用法接近

    empty

原始詞典資料14 筆記錄

以下是外部詞典記錄的用法，摘錄並精簡格式，我們還沒有寫成教學內容。上面的說明才是我們自己寫的；有些用法可能上面已經講過了。

work outverb/ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/

  • 1

    To calculate.

    • Can you work out 250 × 12 in your head for me?
    • Can you work out how to get to the university by car?
  • 2

    To make sense of.

    • I can't work these instructions out.
  • 3

    To decide.

    • I can't work out if I like him or not.
  • 4

    To bring about or cause to happen by work or effort.

    • Near-synonyms: hash out, hammer out
    • I think we can work out a compromise.
  • 5

    To resolve; to find a solution for.

    • Near-synonyms: straighten out, sort out
    • They managed to work out their differences.
  • 6

    To develop or devise in detail; to elaborate.

    • Near-synonyms: plan out, lay out
    • to work out a plan
  • 7

    To smooth or perfect.

    • Near-synonyms: iron out, smooth out
    • This is a beta version; we're still working out the kinks.
  • 8

    To conclude with the correct solution.

    • Near-synonym: add up
    • These figures just don't work out.
另外 6 個記錄的用法
  • 9

    To succeed; to result in a satisfactory situation.

    • Near-synonym: pan out
    • Are you still seeing John? – No, it didn't work out.
  • 10

    To exercise, especially by lifting weights.

    • John won't be here for a while because he's working out.
    • Wow, you're looking good! Do you work out?
  • 11

    To strengthen a part of one’s body by exercise.

    • To work out your core
    • Hot, worked-out body and a creative mind possessed by this hunky, handsome, married guy.
  • 12

    To earn a wage working away from one's farm.

    • The two Russians made good farmhands, and in summer they worked out together.
    • […] with them good wages, maybe a fella can get hisself a little piece a land an’ work out for extra cash.
  • 13

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, out.

    • Using some tweezers, he worked the bee sting out of his hand.
    • He works out of a small office shared with three others.
  • 14

    businessminingTo remove all the mineral that can be profitably exploited.

    • The gravel pit had been worked out.
    • A worked-out chalk pit or quarry

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