| 释义 |
works BrE /wɜːks/
NAmE /wɜːrks/► SEE ALLgood worksin the worksthe (whole) worksgum up the worksput/throw a spanner in the works
●ˌgood ˈworkskind acts to help others 好事；善举◆The company produced a report giving details of its good works for the community and the environment.
公司公布了一份报告，详细介绍了公司为社区和环保所做的善事。●in the ˈworkssomething that is in the works is being discussed, planned or prepared and will happen or exist soon 在讨论（或计划、筹备等）中；在酝酿中◆The rumour is that there is a sequel to the movie in the works, although this has not been confirmed.
传言说正在计划拍摄这部电影的续集，但并未得到证实。●the (whole) ˈworks (informal) everything that you could want, need or expect 全部所需之物◆We went to the chip shop and had the works: fish, chips and mushy peas.
我们到薯条店去吃了个痛快：鱼、薯条还有豆泥。●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。 ●put/throw a ˈspanner in the works (BrE) (NAmE throw a (ˈmonkey) ˈwrench in the works) (informal) spoil or prevent the success of sb’s plan, idea, etc. 破坏计划；阻挠进程；从中捣乱◆Let’s get this finished before the boss comes along and throws a spanner in the works.我们把这个弄完吧，别等老板来了找麻烦。 NOTE A spanner or wrench is a metal tool used for fastening things tightly. The works are the moving parts of a machine. 扳手（spanner 或 wrench）是一种用来拧紧东西的金属工具。works 指机器中的活动部件。 |