work up

US /wɜːrk ʌp/
UK /wɜːrk ʌp/
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1.

制定, 鼓起, 發展

to develop or create something gradually

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She needs to work up the courage to ask for a raise.
她需要鼓起勇氣要求加薪。
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The chef will work up a new menu for the restaurant.
廚師將為餐廳制定新菜單。
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developcreateformulatedevisegenerate
2.

激起, 使激動

to make someone feel a particular emotion, especially a strong one

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He tried to work up some enthusiasm for the task.
他試圖激起對這項任務的一些熱情。
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Don't work yourself up over small things.
不要為小事激動。
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arouseexcitestir upgenerateprovoke
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