Work
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What Does Work Mean?
- 工作
- 劳动
- 运作
- 作品
- 作品集
Work Pronunciation
wɜrk
Work Definition
noun
Definition
The physical or mental effort done to achieve a purpose or result.
In ZH
为达到某个目的或结果而进行的身体或心理努力。
How to Use Work in a Sentence
- My coffee has become a silent partner in my work; it provides energy, but never complains!
- I told my boss I wanted to work from home, so he sent me a calendar invite for a Zoom call with my fridge!
- Some days, I feel like my work is just to keep my chair warm until 5 PM!
Cultural Notes
In many cultures, work is highly valued, often seen as a measure of a person's worth or productivity.
verb
Definition
To engage in physical or mental activity in order to achieve something; to perform a task or job.
In ZH
从事一种身体或心理活动，以达到某种目的；执行任务或工作的行为。
How to Use Work in a Sentence
- I work like a computer; I can only process information after my coffee updates!
- If only my couch knew how to work, I could stay in bed indefinitely!
- They say teamwork makes the dream work, but I think it just makes the coffee disappear faster!
Cultural Notes
The concept of working hard is often tied to personal success and achievement in many cultures.
noun
Definition
A product of labor, especially a piece of art, a book, or any other intellectual creation.
In ZH
劳动的产物，尤其是艺术品、书籍或任何其他智力创作。
How to Use Work in a Sentence
- This new novel is the work of an author who claims to have never written while sober!
- His latest work is so good that it has reviewers wondering if he’s hiring aides from the coffee shop!
- Many people consider social media to be a work of art, but it’s mostly just pictures of cats!
Cultural Notes
In artistic contexts, the term 'work' emphasizes the creativity and effort involved in producing art.