Work toward Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
WURK tuh-WORD or WURK TORD
wˈɜːk/ /tʊwˈɔːd
WURK tuh-WAWD
释义
To make consistent efforts in order to reach a goal or achieve something you want.
用法与细微差别
'Work toward' is usually followed by a noun ('work toward a goal') or a gerund ('work toward improving'). It's a neutral, formal or informal expression. Often confused with 'work on' (means to put effort into a specific task, not always for a big goal). It focuses on gradual progress.
Spanish: trabajar para - esforzarse porPortuguese (BR): trabalhar para - buscarPortuguese (PT): trabalhar para - esforçar-se porChinese (Simplified): 为…努力 - 朝…努力Chinese (Traditional): 為…努力 - 朝…努力Hindi: की ओर काम करनाArabic: يسعى لتحقيق - يعمل من أجلBengali: লক্ষ্যের পথে এগিয়ে চলা - লক্ষ্য অর্জনের জন্য চেষ্টা করাRussian: стремиться к - работать над достижениемJapanese: 目指して努力する - 目標に向かって取り組むVietnamese: phấn đấu để - nỗ lực hướng tớiKorean: 달성하려고 노력하다 - 목표를 향해 나아가다Turkish: hedefe doğru çalışmak - ulaşmaya çalışmakUrdu: کوشش کرنا (کسی مقصد کے لئے)Indonesian: berusaha menuju - bekerja ke arah
例句
I work toward my goals every day.
basic
She is working toward a promotion at her job.
basic
We must work toward a solution together.
basic
He's been working toward finishing his degree for years.
natural
We're all working toward making this event a success.
natural
Even small steps can help you work toward your dreams.
natural