Works Meaning in English
word · lemma: work
释义
'Works' can mean multiple things: the third-person singular form of 'work' (something functions), or plural for creations like art, music, or books, or construction projects.
用法与细微差别
As a verb, 'works' is the third person singular of 'work' ("It works"). As a noun, 'works' refers to art ('his works'), literature, music, or major projects ('public works'). In casual speech, 'it works' means something functions properly. Don't confuse with 'work' (uncountable: job duties) or 'worker' (person).
例句
This phone works well.
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He studied the famous works of Picasso.
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Many people build the city's public works.
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Just restart your laptop—sometimes that works.
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The museum displayed new works from local artists.
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All the traffic because of the road works is driving me crazy!
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