the workings[plural]WORKING/NOT BROKEN the way something such as a system, piece of equipment, or organization works 〔系统、设备、组织等的〕工作方式，运行方式the workings of his knowledge of the inner workings of the department 他对部门内部运作方式的了解
I shall never understand the workings of his mind (=how he thinks). 我永远理解不了他的想法。
working of• Her skills were essential to the smooth working of the business.• Grigg's book gives us insight into the workings of the Pentagon.
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