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work (obj) OPERATEHwV:k, $wV:rkv(of a machine, device, plan or suggestion) to operate or cause to operate, esp. correctly and without failure(使)运转, (使)开动, 操作Our telephone isn't working. [I]我们的电话坏了。You need a team of about twelve people to work a furnace this size. [T]你需要一个12个人左右的小组来操作这么大的一个熔炉。We only have electricity when the generator is working. [I]发电机运转的时候我们才有电。The pump works off/on (= uses) wind power. [T]The pump is worked by (= uses to operate) wind power. [T]这个泵靠风力运转。Guy, could you help me--I can't make this washing machine work. [I]盖伊，你能帮助我吗----我无法开动这台洗衣机。I can't get the radio to work. [I]我打开不了这收音机。Nobody really understands how the human mind works. [I]没有人真正明白人脑是如何工作的。These tablets will start to work (= have an effect) a few minutes after they have been swallowed. [I]这些药片在服下的几分钟后就开始起作用。Her idea for reorganizing the department will never work in practice. [I]她重组这个部门的想法在实际上将永远行不通。Arguably, monarchy worked well for many centuries. [I]正如可提出证据加以证明的那样，君主政体很好地运作了许多世纪。(Br) This new drill works a treat (= works very well) on hard metals. [T]这个新钻头在硬金属上工作得非常出色。Something which works like a charm/works like magic is very effective possibly in a surprising way.效验如神地, 十分奏效地Flattery usually works like a charm with him.奉承常常对他效验如神。If something works miracles/wonders it produces very beneficial effects.创造奇迹Often a little bit of oil works wonders if you want to stop a hinge squeaking.如果你想不让铰链嘎吱作响的话，一点点油常常就会创造出奇迹来。You're very tired--a week off would work miracles for you.你很疲劳----一周的休息会对你大有好处。
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