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●gum up the ˈworks (informal) make progress or an activity impossible 把事情弄糟;使活动停滞◆The building was going well, but the delay in delivering more bricks has really gummed up the works. 建筑工程本来进行得很顺利,可是砖头供应的耽搁使得工程停顿下来。 NOTE The works are the moving parts of an engine. * works 指发动机的运转部分。 |