●ˌwork toˈwards sth ( ˌwork toˈward sthespecially NAmE) to try to reach or achieve a goal努力达到,设法完成(目标)◆She’s working towards her PhD. 她在攻读博士学位。◆The two groups are working towards the same end. 这两个组正向同一目标迈进。◆Jo’s working towards obtaining a Master’s degree. 乔正为获得硕士学位而努力。[v + prep]