work up

US /wɜːrk ʌp/
UK /wɜːrk ʌp/
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1.

制定, 鼓起, 发展

to develop or create something gradually

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She needs to work up the courage to ask for a raise.
她需要鼓起勇气要求加薪。
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The chef will work up a new menu for the restaurant.
厨师将为餐厅制定新菜单。
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developcreateformulatedevisegenerate
2.

激起, 使激动

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.
他试图激起对这项任务的一些热情。
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Don't work yourself up over small things.
不要为小事激动。
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arouseexcitestir upgenerateprovoke
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