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Work around Meaning in English

expression

ˈwɝk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
WURK-uh-ROWND
wˈɜːk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
WURK-uh-ROWND

释义

A 'work around' is a way to solve a problem or avoid a difficulty by finding another method, especially when the normal way is not possible.

用法与细微差别

Informal and common in technical, business, and everyday contexts. Not the same as 'workaround' (noun); 'work around' is a phrasal verb. Typical patterns: 'work around a problem', 'find a work around'. Often used when a direct solution is unavailable.

例句

We need to work around the broken printer to finish the job.

basic

He found a way to work around the strict rules.

basic

Is there any way to work around this issue?

basic

Let’s work around the budget cuts and still make this event happen.

natural

She always finds a clever way to work around obstacles at the office.

natural

The developer created a script to work around the system’s security limits.

natural