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phrasal-verb

work toward equality

为实现公平和机会平等而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to **work toward equality** for all genders.
国际组织继续为所有性别的平等而努力。
phrasal-verb

work under

在压力下工作
Meaning
to operate or perform duties while facing stress or conditions
Example
She can **work under** extreme pressure and still deliver quality results.
她可以在极大压力下工作，并且仍然交付高质量的结果。
idiom

wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
他倾向于在帮助他人时 **公开展示自己的情感**。
phrasal-verb

work out differences

在各方之间找到解决方案或妥协
Meaning
to find a solution or compromise to disagreements between parties
Example
The two nations tried to **work out differences** through dialogue.
两个国家通过对话尝试解决分歧。
phrasal-verb

wind off from

从压力中放松自己；在工作或紧张之后平静下来
Meaning
to relax or detach yourself from stress; to calm down after work or tension
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind off from** all the pressure by listening to soft music.
在漫长的一天之后，我喜欢通过听轻音乐来放松所有压力。
phrasal-verb

write out

写出完整的内容
Meaning
to write something in full form
Example
Please **write out** your answers clearly in the exam sheet.
请在考试纸上清晰地写出你的答案。
idiom

wear down

逐渐削弱某人或某物
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
持续的延迟可能会使最冷静的客户感到疲惫。
phrasal-verb

work over

仔细地审查或修改某事
Meaning
to review or revise something carefully
Example
We need to **work over** the report before submission.
我们需要在提交之前仔细地审查报告。
phrasal-verb

wind meetings down

结束讨论并关闭会议
Meaning
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
Example
Chairs **wind meetings down** by recapping wins and next steps.
椅子**wind meetings down** 通过总结胜利和下一步计划。
phrasal-verb

win over voters

说服人们支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
候选人试图通过改革承诺**赢得选民**的支持。
phrasal-verb

waver between

在两种意见或选择之间来回摇摆
Meaning
to go back and forth between two opinions or choices
Example
She **wavered between** hope and fear before making her decision.
她在做决定之前在希望和恐惧之间摇摆不定。
phrasal-verb

work toward excellence

为实现高标准而不断努力
Meaning
to make consistent efforts to achieve high standards
Example
Our teachers motivate us to **work toward excellence** in every subject.
我们的老师激励我们在每一门学科中追求卓越。
phrasal-verb

work from

根据一个来源或参考来创作
Meaning
to base your creation on a source or reference
Example
She **worked from** a photograph to paint the portrait.
她**从**一张照片开始画肖像。
phrasal-verb

wrap around

通过回顾主要思想来总结或结束
Meaning
to summarize or conclude by revisiting main ideas
Example
Let’s **wrap around** our discussion by revisiting the key points.
让我们通过回顾关键点来**wrap around**我们的讨论。
phrasal-verb

warn against

建议某人不要做有风险或有害的事情
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
专家们警告不要在线分享密码。
idiom

wallflower

一个害羞的人，避免社交活动
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
她以前是 **wallflower**，但现在更自信了
idiom

Word on the street

街头的传闻或八卦
Meaning
Common rumor or gossip
Example
The **word on the street** is that the CEO might resign soon.
街头的传闻是，CEO可能很快辞职。
idiom

walk with confidence

以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
他在演讲中总是**自信地走路**。
idiom

word of mouth

人们口耳相传的信息
Meaning
information spread by people talking to each other
Example
The news spread quickly by **word of mouth**.
消息通过口耳相传很快传播开了。
idiom

war of words

争论或口头冲突
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
两位政治家在电视上展开了一场**唇枪舌战**。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
idiom

work around the clock

昼夜不停地工作
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
他们日夜工作完成了项目。
idiom

word of honor

一个真诚且正直的承诺
Meaning
a promise made with sincerity and integrity
Example
I give you my **word of honor** that I’ll be there.
我给你我的**荣誉之言**，我会在那里。
idiom

Wisdom comes with age

随着年龄的增长，你变得更有智慧，因为经验的积累。
Meaning
The older you get, the wiser you become, due to experience.
Example
You should listen to him; after all, **wisdom comes with age**.
你应该听他说话；毕竟，**智慧伴随年龄而来**。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
phrasal-verb

wait on

在采取行动之前等待某事发生；依赖于
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
我们正在等待结果，然后再做决定。
phrasal-verb

wonder about

对某事感到好奇或提问
Meaning
to be curious or question something
Example
I often **wonder about** what life will be like in ten years.
我常常想十年后生活会是什么样。
phrasal-verb

walk away from

离开一段关系或情况，而不是面对它
Meaning
to leave a relationship or situation instead of confronting it
Example
Sometimes it’s better to **walk away from** toxic friendships.
有时，最好远离有毒的友谊。
phrasal-verb

wait around

在等某件事时待在某个地方什么都不做
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
我不得不等了几个小时，会议才开始。
idiom

Wing it

没有准备就做某事。
Meaning
To do something without preparation.
Example
I forgot my notes, so I’ll just **wing it** during the presentation.
我忘了带笔记，所以我会在演讲中即兴发挥。
phrasal-verb

work toward improvement

努力变得更好或取得进步
Meaning
to make efforts to become better or achieve progress
Example
Everyone in the team is **working toward improvement** this quarter.
团队中的每个人都在本季度朝着改善努力。
idiom

words can’t express

言语无法表达我有多么感激
Meaning
used to show that you are very thankful beyond words
Example
**Words can’t express** how thankful I am for your support.
言语无法表达我对你支持的感激之情。
idiom

work hand in hand

与某人紧密而有效地合作
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
设计师和开发人员在项目中密切合作。
idiom

wind up

最终陷入某种特定情境
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
如果忽视警告信号，你可能会**最终**陷入麻烦。
idiom

Wishful thinking

相信某事是因为你希望它是真的，而不是因为它现实。
Meaning
Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.
Example
Believing you'll win the lottery is just **wishful thinking**.
相信你会中彩票只是wishful thinking。
idiom

window shopping

在商店里看东西而不买
Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
我们昨天去了商场进行 **橱窗购物**。
phrasal-verb

wipe down

用布擦拭表面
Meaning
to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth
Example
Don’t forget to **wipe down** the kitchen counter after cooking.
做饭后别忘了擦拭厨房台面。
idiom

weakest link

系统或小组中最脆弱的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
人为错误常常是网络安全中的**最薄弱环节**。
phrasal-verb

write in

发送书面投诉或意见
Meaning
to send a written complaint or opinion
Example
Many viewers **wrote in** to complain about the poor sound quality.
许多观众**写信**抱怨声音质量差。
idiom

weigh in

在讨论中发表意见
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
专家们将在明天对该提案发表意见。
idiom

work like a charm

完全或非常有效地运作
Meaning
to function perfectly or very effectively
Example
The new solution **worked like a charm**.
新解决方案非常有效。
idiom

walking on eggshells

小心翼翼地避免惹恼某人
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
我觉得在老板面前我必须非常小心。
phrasal-verb

wait up

等到某人到达之前保持清醒
Meaning
to stay awake until someone arrives
Example
Don’t **wait up** for me, I might be late tonight.
别等我，我今晚可能会晚到。
idiom

weigh in on

分享某个话题的意见
Meaning
to share an opinion about a topic
Example
The moderator asked experts to **weigh in on** the policy changes.
主持人要求专家们对政策变动发表意见。
phrasal-verb

walk along

沿着某物走一段距离
Meaning
to move on foot beside something for some distance
Example
**Walk along** the river until you reach the bridge.
沿着河流走，直到你到达桥。
phrasal-verb

work toward mastery

通过不断的练习和提高直到变得非常熟练
Meaning
to practice and improve until becoming very skilled
Example
She is **working toward mastery** in public speaking.
她正在朝着公众演讲的精通努力。
idiom

window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在这个时期内有机会
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
我们有一个小的机会窗口来推出这个产品。
idiom

wear the pants

在家庭中是控制或做决定的人
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
每个人都知道她在家里**掌握话语权**。
idiom

warm up to

逐渐变得更适应与某人或某事
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
她慢慢适应了新的日程。
phrasal-verb

wait your turn

耐心等待，不打扰他人
Meaning
to be patient and not interrupt others
Example
Children should learn to **wait their turn** while playing.
孩子们应该学会在玩游戏时耐心等待轮到自己
idiom

win the peace

在冲突后成功维持和平
Meaning
to succeed in maintaining peace after a conflict
Example
The treaty was a success, but they still had to **win the peace**.
条约很成功，但他们仍然必须**赢得和平**。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
phrasal-verb

wake up politically

意识到政治问题并开始关心它们
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
许多年轻人开始政治觉醒。
idiom

when pigs fly

永远不会发生的事情
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
他会在猪会飞的时候打扫他的房间。
phrasal-verb

work hand in glove with

与某人非常密切且有效地合作
Meaning
to work very closely and effectively with someone
Example
The trade departments **work hand in glove with** each other to boost exports.
贸易部门**与其他部门紧密合作**，以促进出口。
phrasal-verb

work against the clock

在截止日期之前尽力完成某事
Meaning
to try to finish something before a deadline
Example
We’re **working against the clock** to submit the proposal today.
我们**与时间赛跑**，今天提交提案。
idiom

walking on air

感到非常高兴和激动
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
赢了比赛后，他高兴得飘飘然。
idiom

wash your hands of something

停止参与或对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
丑闻之后，经理与这个项目断绝了关系。
phrasal-verb

work out a deal

成功达成协议
Meaning
to successfully negotiate an agreement
Example
The two nations finally **worked out a deal** after months of negotiation.
两国在几个月的谈判后最终达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

work up to

逐渐为困难的事情做好准备
Meaning
to gradually prepare for something difficult
Example
She’s **working up to** asking for a promotion.
她正在为要求晋升做准备。
phrasal-verb

work jointly with

与其他方一起执行任务
Meaning
to perform a task together with another party
Example
Our firm will **work jointly with** the local government on the development plan.
我们的公司将与当地政府共同工作，制定发展计划。
idiom

wake up to

意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
社区们正在意识到噪音污染的影响。
idiom

wave off

通过手势或评论来拒绝或拒绝某事
Meaning
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
Example
She **waved off** the compliments with a smile.
她带着微笑拒绝了那些赞美。
idiom

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

适应你所访问地点的习俗
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
出国旅行时，最好**做罗马人做的事**。
phrasal-verb

watch over

小心地保护或照看某人
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.
祖父母充满爱心地照看他们的孙子孙女。
phrasal-verb

work around challenges

找到应对或绕过困难的方式，在变化过程中
Meaning
to find a way to deal with or bypass difficulties during change
Example
We had to **work around challenges** to complete the migration.
我们必须绕过挑战工作以完成迁移。
idiom

work-life harmony

工作与个人生活之间的平衡与和谐关系
Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining **work-life harmony**.
她相信保持工作和个人生活的平衡。
phrasal-verb

wind yourself up

让自己紧张或不安; 变得紧张或担心
Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
在会议之前尽量不要**风自己起来**; 一切都会好的。
phrasal-verb

wash up

餐后洗碗; 清洁自己
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
我们吃完晚饭后，我会洗碗。
idiom

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
phrasal-verb

wish for

希望某事发生
Meaning
to hope or desire for something to happen
Example
I always **wish for** peace and happiness in my life.
我总是希望我的生活中充满和平与幸福。
phrasal-verb

walk away

平静地离开某个情况或地方; 走路离开
Meaning
to leave a situation or place calmly; to move away by walking
Example
She **walked away** without saying a word.
她没说一句话就离开了。
idiom

wrap someone around your finger

完全控制或影响某人
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
她完全掌控了她的老板。
phrasal-verb

wind up with

以某种特定情况或状态结束; 导致
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation or condition; to result in
Example
If you keep skipping breaks, you might **wind up with** burnout.
如果你继续跳过休息，你可能会因为工作倦怠而结束。
phrasal-verb

warm to someone

开始喜欢某人或感到对他们友好
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
一开始她不喜欢他，但慢慢地**她开始对他产生好感**。
phrasal-verb

wind down from

在完成某些紧张的事情后放松
Meaning
to relax after finishing something intense
Example
We **wind down from** deadlines with a quick walk outside.
我们通过快速的户外散步来放松工作压力。
idiom

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
phrasal-verb

write in about

就某事通过书面方式联系一个组织
Meaning
to contact an organization in writing regarding something
Example
If you have ideas, please **write in about** them before Friday.
如果您有想法，请在周五之前写信给我们。
idiom

white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
idiom

write off

把某事当作不重要或不值得考虑
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
不要**放弃**他的想法；它可能真的有效。
phrasal-verb

work through stress

应对压力并逐渐克服
Meaning
to deal with and gradually overcome stress
Example
Meditation helps me **work through stress** effectively.
冥想帮助我有效地处理压力。
idiom

wipe the slate clean

忘掉过去的错误，重新开始
Meaning
to forget past mistakes and start fresh
Example
Let’s **wipe the slate clean** and begin again.
让我们忘掉过去的错误，重新开始吧
phrasal-verb

work past

克服情感障碍或记忆
Meaning
to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory
Example
He’s still trying to **work past** his anxiety.
他仍在努力克服他的焦虑。
idiom

we'll cross that bridge when we come to it

我们不会担心可能发生的未来问题，而是如果发生了我们再处理
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
我不知道我们怎么支付修理费，但到时候再说
phrasal-verb

work through feelings

耐心处理情感以便理解它们
Meaning
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
Example
Therapists help clients **work through feelings** after setbacks.
治疗师帮助客户在挫折后处理情感。
phrasal-verb

withdraw into

情感上撤退并避免社交或情感联系
Meaning
to retreat emotionally and avoid social or emotional contact
Example
He **withdrew into** himself after the breakup.
在分手后，他**退缩**自己。
phrasal-verb

watch out

保持警觉，小心危险的事情
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
**小心！** 有车来了！
phrasal-verb

work towards improvement

为取得进展或更好的结果而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve progress or better results
Example
We must continuously **work towards improvement** in our processes.
我们必须不断地为我们的流程改进努力工作。
phrasal-verb

work into

将某事纳入计划或讨论
Meaning
to include something into a plan or discussion
Example
I’ll try to **work** your idea **into** the proposal.
我会尝试将你的想法**纳入**提案中。
phrasal-verb

wipe off

通过擦拭从表面移除某物
Meaning
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
Example
Please **wipe off** the dust from the table.
请擦掉桌子上的灰尘。
phrasal-verb

work together

与他人合作以达成目标
Meaning
to cooperate with others to achieve a goal
Example
If we **work together**, we can finish this project faster.
如果我们一起合作，我们可以更快地完成这个项目。
idiom

when one door closes, another opens

当一个机会失去时，另一个机会出现
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
不要因拒绝而沮丧——当一扇门关闭时，另一扇门打开。
idiom

wash one’s hands of something

不再对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
在项目失败后，他洗手不干了。
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work across

跨多个区域或团队共同合作
Meaning
to collaborate or operate jointly across multiple regions or teams
Example
The NGO **works across** 20 countries to promote global education.
这个NGO在20个国家开展工作，促进全球教育。
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wind yourself down

在忙碌或紧张之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being busy or stressed
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind myself down** with some calming music.
经过长时间的一天，我喜欢通过一些轻松的音乐来**wind myself down**。
idiom

walk on eggshells

非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
自从争执之后，我一直在他周围**走在蛋壳上**。
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work out at

定期在健身房或地方锻炼
Meaning
to exercise at a gym or place regularly
Example
I **work out at** the gym every morning before work.
我每天早晨在工作前在健身房锻炼。
idiom

word gets around

新闻或流言在人们之间传播
Meaning
news or gossip spreads among people
Example
Be careful—**word gets around** quickly in this office.
小心—**消息在这个办公室里很快就传播开了**。
idiom

warm-hearted

热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
她是一个**热心**的人，关心每一个人。
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work through emotions

随着时间处理和应对情绪
Meaning
to process and deal with emotions over time
Example
It took her months to **work through** her grief.
她花了几个月才克服她的悲伤。
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weigh in with

贡献意见或建议
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
董事们在会议结束时提供新的视角。
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win out

在困难或反对之后最终成功
Meaning
to finally succeed after difficulties or opposition
Example
Despite strong resistance, the reformers **won out** in the end.
尽管有强烈的抵抗，改革者最终**获胜**。
phrasal-verb

work with

与某人合作或协作
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone
Example
I really enjoy **working with** this creative team.
我真的很喜欢与这个创意团队合作。
idiom

What’s done is done

对于过去的错误没有必要再担心了。
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
我们不能改变过去，所以**做过的就是做过的**。
idiom

win-win situation

一种所有各方都受益的局面
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
这项新协议对两家公司来说是双赢的。
phrasal-verb

win over

说服某人支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over** the undecided voters.
候选人试图争取那些未决定的选民。
idiom

wear the crown

处于领导或权力的位置
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
要穿上**wear the crown**并处理所有的责任并不容易。
phrasal-verb

warm up to gratitude

逐渐变得更加感激或感谢
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
他在意识到自己有多少支持后，**逐渐感激起来**。
idiom

where there’s a will, there’s a way

有志者事竟成
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
有志者事竟成——你可以做到！
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work out tariffs with

与另一方协商并达成贸易关税协议
Meaning
to negotiate and agree on trade tariffs with another party
Example
The two nations are trying to **work out tariffs with** each other.
这两个国家正在尝试与对方**work out tariffs with**。
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wind down with

通过做一些平静的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something calming
Example
She likes to **wind down with** a book before bed.
她喜欢在睡觉前通过看书来放松。
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wind down spending

逐步减少或停止支出
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
财政部门计划在财年结束时逐步减少支出。
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work ahead

提前完成工作，直到最后期限
Meaning
to do work in advance before it is due
Example
I try to **work ahead** so deadlines don’t stress me out.
我尽量**提前工作**，这样截止日期就不会让我感到压力。
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work out for

成功地结束对某人
Meaning
to end successfully for someone
Example
I hope everything **works out for** you in your new job.
我希望一切顺利进行，你的新工作一切顺利。
phrasal-verb

work out a plan

通过讨论制定或创建策略
Meaning
to develop or create a strategy through discussion
Example
The managers **worked out a plan** to improve productivity.
经理们制定了一个提高生产力的计划。
idiom

weed out

去除不需要的人或物品
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
编辑在发布之前**去除了**错误。
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warm up emotionally

开始感到足够舒适，能够分享自己的情感
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
分手后，他花了一些时间才开始感到能够分享情感。
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weigh against

在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
在回答之前，我想要 **比较** 所有提出的论点。
idiom

walk on air

感到非常高兴
Meaning
to feel very happy
Example
She was **walking on air** after hearing his message.
听到他的消息后，她**高兴得飘飘然**。