| 释义 |
●ˌwork ˈup to sth1. to gradually prepare for and move towards sth that is more exciting or extreme 逐步发展到，逐渐达到（更高或更深的程度）◆He started slowly and worked up to running ten miles a day.
他开始时慢跑，后来逐渐发展到一天跑十英里。◆The tension works up to a climax towards the end of the film.
电影快结束时，紧张气氛达到了高潮。2. to prepare yourself to do sth difficult or unpleasant 为（困难或令人不快的事情）作准备◆I haven’t told him yet but I’m working up to it.
我还没告诉他呢，但我正准备说。SYN build up (to sth) [v + adv + prep] |