work out

1. PHRASAL VERB 想出，得到(解决方法);解(谜)
   If you work out a solution to a problem or mystery, you manage to find the solution by thinking or talking about it.
   1. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise...
      谈判人员定于今天晚些时候进行会谈，商定一个折中方案。
   2. It took me some time to work out what was causing this...
      我花了一些时间才弄清此事的起因。
   3. 'How will you contact me?' — 'We haven't worked that out yet.'
      “你们怎么跟我联系？”——“我们还没想出来呢。”
2. PHRASAL VERB 计算出，解出（数学题答案）
   If you work out the answer to a mathematical problem, you calculate it.
   1. It is proving hard to work out the value of bankrupt firms' assets...
      清算破产公司的资产值其实很困难。
   2. When asked what a £40.35 meal for five people would cost each diner, they were unable to work it out.
      问到5个人吃一顿饭花了40.35英镑，每人要出多少钱时，他们算不出来。
3. PHRASAL VERB 计算下来(为)
   If something works out at a particular amount, it is calculated to be that amount after all the facts and figures have been considered.
   1. The price per pound works out at £3.20...
      每磅价格合计3.20英镑。
   2. It will probably work out cheaper to hire a van and move your own things.
      租一辆面包车自己搬的话，算起来可能要更省钱些。
4. PHRASAL VERB (如期）发生；进展(顺利)
   If a situation works out well or works out, it happens or progresses in a satisfactory way.
   1. Things just didn't work out as planned...
      事情根本没有按计划进行。
   2. I hope it will work out well...
      我希望进展顺利。
   3. The deal just isn't working out the way we were promised...
      结果待遇根本不是他们对我们许诺的那样。
   4. One of the ways people experience loss is when relationships don't work out.
      人们会经历种种失落，恋情没有结果时的失落感便是其中之一。
5. PHRASAL VERB 圆满结束;完成
   If a process works itself out, it reaches a conclusion or satisfactory end.
   1. People involved in it think it's a nightmare, but I'm sure it will work itself out.
      参与者都觉得这是一场噩梦，但我相信其结局会是圆满的。
6. PHRASAL VERB 继续(服役)至期满;干满(离职通知规定的时间)
   If you work out your service or your notice, you continue to work at your job until you have completed a specified period of time.
   1. There was an interim before her successor actually came because she had to work out her notice.
      在她的继任者真正到任前有一段过渡时间，因为她得干满离职通知规定的时间。
7. PHRASAL VERB 锻炼;健身
   If you work out, you do physical exercises in order to make your body fit and strong.
   1. Work out at a gym or swim twice a week.
      一周去健身房锻炼两次，或游两次泳。
8. See also: workout

1. That argument apart, it is for the Germans themselves to work out how their forces should come together.
   撇开那场纷争不谈，德国人自己也应该考虑一下如何将各种力量拧成一股绳。
2. He has failed to work out a coherent strategy for modernising the service
   他未能制定出一条连贯的策略来实现服务的现代化。
3. He will act as a go-between to try and work out an agenda.
   他将从中斡旋，以尽力制订出一个日程表。
4. While the lads are golfing, I work out in the gym.
   小伙子们打高尔夫球的时候，我在健身房锻炼。
5. We knew we could get better work out of them.
   我们知道他们可以做得更漂亮。
6. Negotiators must now work out how to reconcile these demands with American demands for access.
   谈判人员现在必须想办法调和这些要求和美国人想要参与的要求。
7. The three parties will meet next month to work out remaining differences
   三方将在下个月会面，以解决余下的分歧。
8. With conventional insurance policies it is difficult to work out accurately the replacement value of your possessions.
   在传统的保险条款下，很难准确计算财产的重置价值。
9. I suggest that you work out a careful rota which will make it clear who tidies the room on which day.
   我建议你制定一个详细的值班表，明确哪一天由谁整理房间。
10. They would first have to work out some scheme for getting the treasure out
    他们首先得想个法子把财宝取出来。
11. Work out what situations or people make you feel stressed and avoid them.
    弄清是什么状况或什么人让你焦虑不安，然后避开他们。
12. They are cutting costs by subcontracting work out to other local firms.
    他们通过将任务转包给当地其他公司来减少成本。
13. What if this doesn't work out?
    如果这个不行怎么办？
14. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise
    谈判人员定于今天晚些时候进行会谈，商定一个折中方案。
15. It took me some time to work out what was causing this
    我花了一些时间才弄清此事的起因。
16. 'How will you contact me?' — 'We haven't worked that out yet.'
    “你们怎么跟我联系？”——“我们还没想出来呢。”
17. It is proving hard to work out the value of bankrupt firms 'assets
    清算破产公司的资产值其实很困难。
18. The price per pound works out at £ 3.20
    每磅价格合计3.20英镑。
19. It will probably work out cheaper to hire a van and move your own things.
    租一辆面包车自己搬的话，算起来可能要更省钱些。
20. Things just didn't work out as planned
    事情根本没有按计划进行。
21. I hope it will work out well
    我希望进展顺利。
22. The deal just isn't working out the way we were promised
    结果待遇根本不是他们对我们许诺的那样。
23. One of the ways people experience loss is when relationships don't work out.
    人们会经历种种失落，恋情没有结果时的失落感便是其中之一。
24. People involved in it think it's a nightmare, but I'm sure it will work itself out.
    参与者都觉得这是一场噩梦，但我相信其结局会是圆满的。
25. There was an interim before her successor actually came because she had to work out her notice.
    在她的继任者真正到任前有一段过渡时间，因为她得干满离职通知规定的时间。
26. Work out at a gym or swim twice a week.
    一周去健身房锻炼两次，或游两次泳。
27. To work out a plan, one has to start with investigation.
    制定计划要从调查研究入手。
28. I could work out that problem standing on my head.
    我解决那个问题易如反掌。
29. Work out how much all these things will cost.
    算计算计买这么多东西要多少钱。

verb

1. do physical exercise
   1. She works out in the gym every day

   Synonym:    exercise

2. give a workout to
   1. Some parents exercise their infants
   2. My personal trainer works me hard
   3. work one's muscles
   4. this puzzle will exercise your mind

   Synonym:    exercisework

3. come up with
   1. His colleagues worked out his interesting idea
   2. We worked up an ad for our client

   Synonym:    work up

4. work out in detail
   1. elaborate a plan

   Synonym:    elaborate

5. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
   1. did you solve the problem?
   2. Work out your problems with the boss
   3. this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
   4. did you get it?
   5. Did you get my meaning?
   6. He could not work the math problem

   Synonym:    solvefigure outpuzzle outlickwork

6. make a mathematical calculation or computation

   Synonym:    calculateciphercyphercomputereckonfigure

7. be calculated
   1. The fees work out to less than $1,000

8. happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well
   1. Things worked out in an interesting way
   2. Not everything worked out in the end and we were disappointed