work up

/wə:k ʌp/
If you work yourself up, you make yourself feel very upset or angry about something. 使烦恼; 使发怒

verb [vt. 及物动词]激起,激发:指通过思想或身体努力引起某种情感或反应。

The movie worked up a lot of excitement among the audience.
这部电影在观众中引起了很多兴奋。

verb [vt. 及物动词]制作,创作:指通过思考或努力创造出某种作品或成果。

She worked up a beautiful painting in just a few hours.
她在几个小时内创作出了一幅美丽的画作。

verb [vt. 及物动词]逐渐增强,加剧:指逐渐增加或加强某种情感、强度或情绪。

The tension in the room worked up as the meeting went on.
随着会议的进行,房间里的紧张气氛逐渐加剧。

单词造句:
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I can't work up any enthusiasm for his idea. 我对他的想法怎么也热心不起来。
She went for a long walk to work up an appetite. 她为了增加食欲散了很长时间的步。
Your creative talents can also be put to good use, if you can work up the energy. 如果你能激发自己的能量,你的创新才能也能派上好用场。
Even if you are not prepared to work up a sweat three times a week, any activity is better than none. 即使你不准备1周流3次汗,任何活动总比没有要好。
She worked herself up into a bit of a state. 她把自己搞得有点动肝火。