work on

US /wɜːrk ɑːn/

UK /wɜːrk ɑːn/

1.

致力于, 改进

to try to improve or develop something

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I need to work on my presentation skills.

我需要提高我的演讲技巧。

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They are working on a new software update.

他们正在开发一个新的软件更新。

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improve develop refine enhance hone

2.

说服, 影响

to try to influence or persuade someone

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I've been working on him to change his mind.

我一直在说服他改变主意。

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She's been working on her parents to let her go to the party.

她一直在说服父母让她去参加派对。

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persuade influence convince lobby sway

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working work to work work at out of work work out detective work