work up to
vt. fus.
1. (prepare the ground for) to work up to sth逐渐谈及, 慢慢讲到(可能令听者不快的内容)
- Alma knew what Paul was working up to. 阿尔玛知道保罗将要讲什么。
to work up to doing sth 逐渐过渡到做某事
2. (build yourself up to) to work up to sth(进行锻炼等时)逐渐达到, 逐步发展到(更高的水平、强度等)
- Swim 300 metres in 12-15 minutes to start. Work up to 1,000 metres in 27-30 minutes by the end of six weeks. 开始时, 在12至15分钟内游300米。到第六周结束时逐渐达到在27至30分钟内完成1,000米。
work up to
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work up to
逐步发展到…, 渐渐达到…
- The story works up to a climax as it draws to a close. 故事快到结束时逐渐达到了高潮。
逐步升职至 …
- He works up to the position of vice-governor. 他逐步升到副总督之职。
逐步发展到…, 渐渐达到…
- The story works up to a climax as it draws to a close. 故事快到结束时逐渐达到了高潮。
逐步升职至 …
- He works up to the position of vice-governor. 他逐步升到副总督之职。
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