Work

Pronunciation:wɜrk

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noun

The physical or mental effort done to achieve a purpose or result.

为达到某个目的或结果而进行的身体或心理努力。

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!

In many cultures, work is highly valued, often seen as a measure of a person's worth or productivity.

verb

To engage in physical or mental activity in order to achieve something; to perform a task or job.

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。

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!

The concept of working hard is often tied to personal success and achievement in many cultures.

noun

A product of labor, especially a piece of art, a book, or any other intellectual creation.

劳动的产物，尤其是艺术品、书籍或任何其他智力创作。

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!

In artistic contexts, the term 'work' emphasizes the creativity and effort involved in producing art.