work toward improvement
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All Types idiom phrasal-verb proverb
Content locale
EN 英语 BN 孟加拉语 HI 印地语 ES 西班牙语 FR 法语 DE 德语 RU 俄语 ZH 中文 JA 日语
All Expression Cards All Expressions
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。
phrasal-verb

wrap up the project

完成或完成某事
Meaning
to finish or complete something
Example
We need to **wrap up the project** by the end of this week.
我们需要在本周末之前完成项目。
phrasal-verb

work toward understanding

努力去理解并看到对方的观点
Meaning
to make an effort to empathize and see another person’s perspective
Example
Both sides should **work toward understanding** rather than arguing.
双方应努力理解对方，而不是争论。
phrasal-verb

work out agreements

达成谈判协议
Meaning
to reach a negotiated settlement or deal
Example
The trade ministers managed to **work out agreements** after long discussions.
贸易部长们在长时间讨论后设法达成了协议。
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。
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。
idiom

wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
phrasal-verb

warm up to someone

开始喜欢或信任某人
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
她慢慢开始喜欢上她的新同学。
idiom

well-oiled machine

顺畅高效运作的事物
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
我们的工程团队像一台良好润滑的机器一样运行。
phrasal-verb

work out on paper

在行动之前，详细规划或计算某些事情
Meaning
to plan or calculate something in detail before action
Example
They **worked out on paper** the logistics of the export plan.
他们**在纸上工作**了出口计划的物流。
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 through

处理并解决困难的情感或经历
Meaning
to deal with and resolve difficult emotions or experiences
Example
He’s trying to **work through** his grief after the loss.
他正在尝试在失落后处理自己的悲伤。
phrasal-verb

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。
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 like a dog

非常努力工作而不休息
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
她为了养活孩子像狗一样工作。
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 through challenges

处理问题并克服它们，同时继续取得进展
Meaning
to deal with and overcome problems while continuing progress
Example
The creative team managed to **work through challenges** and meet the deadline.
创意团队成功克服挑战，并按时完成了任务。
idiom

walk a fine line

在两个艰难的选择或对立的方面之间保持平衡
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
这位外交官不得不在诚实和机智之间**走钢丝**。
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。
idiom

wise up

意识到或了解某事
Meaning
to become aware or informed about something
Example
It’s time to **wise up** and start saving money.
是时候醒悟并开始存钱了。
phrasal-verb

wash away

用水移除或带走某物
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
洪水**冲走了**河附近的几座房屋。
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。
phrasal-verb

wake up

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
我通常在早上六点醒来，开始我的一天。
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。
idiom

weak link

系统中最脆弱或不安全的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
人类往往是网络安全中的薄弱环节。
idiom

whatever floats your boat

做让你开心或感兴趣的事
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
如果你喜欢看油漆干，就去做让你开心的事。
idiom

wait in the wings

随时准备接管或在需要时介入
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
助理经理正在等待晋升。
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

white as snow

纯洁和无辜。
Meaning
Pure and innocent.
Example
Her intentions were **white as snow**.
她的意图是**如雪般纯洁**的。
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

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
phrasal-verb

work along with

与他人合作或协调努力
Meaning
to cooperate or coordinate efforts with others
Example
Researchers **work along with** NGOs to reduce ocean pollution.
研究人员与非政府组织一起工作，以减少海洋污染。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

work off emotions

通过进行体育活动来摆脱负面情绪
Meaning
to get rid of negative emotions by doing physical activity
Example
He goes jogging to **work off** his frustration.
他去跑步来摆脱沮丧
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

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。
phrasal-verb

wake early

早晨早起; 提前开始一天
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
我尝试每天早晨**早起**，以享受宁静并规划我的一天。
idiom

We’re of one mind

意见一致
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
phrasal-verb

work out with

与他人找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or come to an agreement with others
Example
We need to **work out with** the marketing team to align our plans.
我们需要**与**市场营销团队合作，以便协调我们的计划。
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。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

warm up for

在活动之前准备身体或心理
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
运动员在**热身**十分钟后开始练习。
phrasal-verb

wolf down

非常快速且贪婪地吃东西
Meaning
to eat something very quickly and greedily
Example
He **wolfed down** his lunch in five minutes.
他在五分钟内狼吞虎咽了午餐。
idiom

wrap up

完全完成某事
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
我们需要在午餐前完成报告。
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 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。
phrasal-verb

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

written in the stars

注定会发生；命运注定
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.
他们相信他们的相遇是**命中注定的**。
phrasal-verb

whip up

快速准备一顿饭
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.
她可以在几分钟内准备一个健康的沙拉
phrasal-verb

work for

为某人或组织工作
Meaning
to be employed by someone or an organization
Example
I **work for** a multinational company in Dhaka.
我在达卡的一家跨国公司工作。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

work towards

努力实现特定的目标
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is **working towards** his dream of becoming a pilot.
他正在为实现成为飞行员的梦想而努力。
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

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 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**。
idiom

work your fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
她非常努力工作，支持她的家庭。
idiom

weigh the pros and cons

在做决定之前考虑优缺点
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
在辞掉工作之前你应该**权衡利弊**。
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。
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

理解或接受某事
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
很难理解，但这就是系统的运作方式。
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

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。
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**。
idiom

work up

逐渐建立勇气、精力或食欲
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
我花了一些时间才能鼓起勇气去提问。
idiom

weather the storm

度过困难的局面
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
我们的公司在危机中成功度过了风暴。
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

warm to

开始对某人产生好感或喜爱
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
她慢慢地开始**喜欢**公开分享她的故事。
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。
phrasal-verb

work toward goals

为实现目标而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve objectives
Example
Everyone in the company is working toward the same vision.
公司中的每个人都在朝着相同的愿景努力。
phrasal-verb

work hand in hand with

与某人密切合作
Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
设计和开发团队密切合作，以交付高质量的成果。
idiom

win someone over

说服某人支持你或同意你
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech **won the crowd over**.
候选人的演讲**赢得了人群**。
phrasal-verb

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。
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**。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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

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

work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
phrasal-verb

wait out

等到某个不愉快的事情结束
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
我们决定在咖啡馆里等到暴风雨结束。
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。
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。
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

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。
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

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。
idiom

warm up

为活动准备身体或思维
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
我们先**热身**，然后开始排练。
idiom

wield power

有效地拥有和使用权力或影响力
Meaning
to have and use power or influence effectively
Example
He’s not the president, but he still **wields a lot of power**.
他不是总统，但他仍然**拥有很大的权力**。
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

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！
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。
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。
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

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**。
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。
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。
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

work out regularly

经常锻炼以保持健康和强壮
Meaning
to exercise frequently to stay fit and healthy
Example
She **works out regularly** to keep her body strong and mind fresh.
她定期锻炼，保持身体强壮，头脑清晰。
phrasal-verb

wear off

逐渐消失或失去效果
Meaning
to gradually disappear or lose effect
Example
The excitement of the trip soon **wore off** after returning home.
旅行的兴奋很快在回家后**消失**了。
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

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

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。
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
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

without a care in the world

没有烦恼或问题
Meaning
free from worries or problems
Example
The kids were playing **without a care in the world**.
孩子们在**没有烦恼的情况下**玩耍。
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

wind off

在工作或紧张的时期后放松
Meaning
to relax after a period of work or tension
Example
After a busy week, I like to **wind off** by reading a good book.
在繁忙的一周后，我喜欢通过读一本好书来**wind off**。
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。
idiom

weigh your options

在做决定之前考虑不同的可能性
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
在买车之前你应该**weigh your options**。
idiom

wave the white flag

投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
经过长时间的辩论，他终于**放弃了**。
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。
idiom

wait and see

耐心等待事情变得明朗
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
我们**等等看**接下来会发生什么。
phrasal-verb

work through hardship

即使在困难时期也要继续工作
Meaning
to continue working even during difficult times
Example
She managed to **work through hardship** without losing hope.
她成功地**克服困难工作**，没有失去希望。
idiom

write down

在纸上记录信息
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
请**写下**维修请求编号。
idiom

wise beyond his years

表现出超出年龄的成熟或智慧
Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was **wise beyond his years**.
即使在孩童时期，他也**比同龄人更成熟**。
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。
idiom

wander off

漫无目的或方向地走
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
小孩在我们购物的时候**走开**了。
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。
phrasal-verb

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。