workout
workout — 名詞
1. a stretch of time during which you move your body vigorously — by running, lifti
運動；鍛鍊
一段健身時段
a stretch of time during which you move your body vigorously — by running, lifting weights, doing exercises — to stay healthy or get fitter.
Sivan does a twenty-minute yoga and stretching workout every morning before heading to the office.
Sivan 每天早上上班前都會做二十分鐘的瑜伽和伸展運動。
collocation: do + a workout
After the workout, Yara's arms were sore but she felt great.
運動結束後，Yara 的手臂很痠，但她感覺很棒。
post-workout result
Harper joined a gym and goes to a group workout three times a week.
Harper 加入了健身房，每週去參加三次團體訓練。
After each workout, Imani jots down how many reps she managed.
每次運動結束後，Imani 都會記下自己做了幾下。
Salma closes her laptop and heads to the garage for an evening workout.
Salma 闔上筆電，走向車庫去做她晚上的鍛鍊。
- exercise session
more general; any type of physical activity
- training session
suggests a structured plan toward a goal
- gym session
informal; specifically at a gym
文法句型
have/get/do + a workout
workout session
用法筆記
Typically used with do, have, get, or go to. The phrase 'get a workout' can also be used figuratively (e.g., 'my brain got a workout').
常見錯誤
workout — 動詞
1. to do physical activities such as lifting weights, running, or stretching in ord
鍛鍊身體
進行體能訓練以保持健康
to do physical activities such as lifting weights, running, or stretching in order to stay healthy or become stronger.
Sivan works out at the community gym three days a week.
Sivan 每週在社區健身房運動三天。
pattern: work out + at [place]
After Esteban started working out three times a week, he noticed he could climb stairs without getting winded.
Esteban 開始每週運動三次之後，他發現自己爬樓梯不會喘了。
pattern: start + working out + frequency
The cycling team works out together on the track every Saturday morning.
自行車隊每週六早上一起在跑道上訓練。
Lakan works out at six in the morning, finishing his run just as the sun rises over the park.
Lakan 早上六點就去運動，跑完步剛好看到太陽從公園升起。
文法句型
[person] + work out
用法筆記
Intransitive only. Unlike the noun form, which is written as one word (workout), this verb sense is almost always written as two separate words: work out. However, the source lists it under 'workout' as a single-word verb entry.
常見錯誤
2. to find the answer to a problem, puzzle, or mathematical question by thinking ca
算出；解決
透過思考或計算找出答案
to find the answer to a problem, puzzle, or mathematical question by thinking carefully or calculating.
Astrid sat at her desk and worked out the maths problem step by step.
Astrid 坐在桌前，一步一步地解出了那道數學題。
typical object: problem / calculation
Can you work out how much the tickets will cost for all five of us?
你能算出來我們五個人總共需要多少票錢嗎？
wh-clause after work out
Vivek worked out the total cost by adding up each item on the shopping list.
Vivek 把購物清單上的每項金額加起來，算出了總花費。
Sophia worked out how much paint to buy by measuring the walls.
Sophia 量了牆壁的面積，算出了需要買多少油漆。
Feng worked out what was causing the strange noise in the engine.
Feng 找出了引擎發出怪聲的原因。
- figure out
more informal; can involve trial and error
- solve
more formal; direct synonym
- calculate
limited to numerical or mathematical contexts
文法句型
work out + [problem / calculation / answer]
用法筆記
Commonly followed by a wh-clause (what, how, whether, where) or a noun phrase. Closely related to figure out but work out suggests more systematic reasoning.
常見錯誤
3. to find a way through practical or logistical difficulties in an existing plan o
安排妥當
克服困難來安排好細節
to find a way through practical or logistical difficulties in an existing plan or arrangement, especially by sorting out uncertain or blocked details.
Hana and her team worked out the travel plans for the conference.
Hana 和她的團隊安排好了前往研討會的旅行計劃。
typical object: plans / arrangements
We have not worked out who will pick up the keys from the agent yet.
我們還沒有確定誰要去仲介那裡拿鑰匙。
wh-clause object
Evelyn worked out the seating chart so no one had to sit alone.
Evelyn 設計好了座位表，確保沒有人得單獨坐。
The committee still needs to work out the schedule for next month's event.
委員會還需要敲定下個月活動的時程安排。
Élise worked out a fair way to split the group project tasks.
Élise 找出了一個公平的方式來分配小組專題的各項任務。
文法句型
work out + [details / arrangements / logistics]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5 (ACHIEVE BY EFFORT): sense 5 focuses on reaching an agreement through negotiation; this sense focuses on resolving practical or logistical obstacles. Also distinguish from sense 6 (DEVELOP A PLAN): sense 6 is about creating something new from scratch through careful thought; this sense is about finding solutions to difficulties in existing arrangements.
4. of a plan, situation, or relationship — to have a successful result or to end in
順利進行
計劃經過波折後結果順利
of a plan, situation, or relationship — to have a successful result or to end in a good way, especially after some uncertainty.
The family's plan to move abroad worked out better than they expected.
那家人移居國外的計劃比他們預期的還要順利。
subject = a plan
The experiment did not work out the way the scientists had hoped.
那項實驗的結果並不如科學家們所期望的那樣。
negative form
Their partnership at the restaurant worked out well for both of them.
他們在餐廳的合作關係對雙方來說都很順利。
Eliska's plan to open a bakery in the village worked out beautifully.
Eliska 在村子裡開麵包店的計劃進行得非常順利。
文法句型
[something] + work out
用法筆記
Intransitive only — no object. The subject is typically an abstract plan, method, arrangement, or relationship. Often used with adverbs like well, badly, perfectly, or with negative forms.
常見錯誤
5. to succeed in producing something desired — such as a deal, an agreement, or a s
達成；實現
透過努力和協商達成協議
to succeed in producing something desired — such as a deal, an agreement, or a settlement — through hard work and negotiation.
Imran and his business partner worked out a fair deal after weeks of talking.
Imran 和他的生意夥伴經過數週商談，終於達成了一個公平的協議。
typical object: deal / agreement
The two sides sat down to try to work out their differences.
雙方坐下來，試圖化解彼此之間的分歧。
The two departments worked out a cost-sharing agreement for the new software licence.
兩個部門協商出了新軟體授權的費用分攤協議。
Nala worked out a payment plan with the landlord to cover the back rent.
Nala 和房東協商出了一個分期付款計畫，以償還積欠的租金。
- negotiate
focuses on the discussion process; more formal
- hammer out
informal; suggests difficulty and persistence
文法句型
work out + [something abstract]
用法筆記
Object is always something abstract (a compromise, an arrangement, terms). Not used with concrete objects like furniture or food.
6. to create or improve a plan, system, or idea through careful thought and repeate
擬定；規劃
透過努力從頭打造計劃或系統
to create or improve a plan, system, or idea through careful thought and repeated effort over time.
Niran worked out a new marketing strategy for the small coffee shop.
Niran 為那間小咖啡店制定了一套新的行銷策略。
typical object: plan / strategy / system
João spent months working out a detailed budget for the charity project.
João 花了幾個月的時間為慈善專案擬定了一份詳細的預算。
A team of volunteers worked out a recycling system for the school campus.
一群志工為校園設計出了一套回收系統。
A librarian worked out a better filing system that saved everyone time.
一位圖書館員設計了一套更好的歸檔系統，為大家節省了時間。
文法句型
work out + [plan / system / strategy / idea]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (RESOLVE DIFFICULTIES): sense 3 is about arranging existing details; this sense is about developing something new from scratch or substantially improving it.
7. to reach a particular figure after adding, dividing, or sharing costs — when the
總計為
計算後得出某個金額或數字
to reach a particular figure after adding, dividing, or sharing costs — when the total finally becomes clear after calculation.
The rent works out at eight hundred dollars a month for each person.
每人每月分攤的租金算下來是八百美元。
pattern: work out at + [amount]
After tax and tips, the dinner bill worked out to sixty dollars.
加上稅金和小費之後，晚餐帳單總共是六十美元。
pattern: work out to + [amount]
The train fare works out cheaper if you buy a weekly pass.
如果你買週票的話，火車票算起來比較便宜。
The holiday worked out at about two thousand dollars for four nights.
四晚的假期算下來大約是兩千美元。
文法句型
work out + at/to + [amount]
用法筆記
Followed by at + [amount/number/price] or to + [total]. The subject is the cost, total, or share. Also common with a comparative adjective as in 'works out cheaper / more expensive'.