work towards — to make an effort to achieve or reach a particular goal or objective over time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to make an effort to achieve or reach a particular goal or objective over time
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrk təˈwɔːrdz/
Korean meaning: 특정 목표나 목적을 달성하기 위해 노력하다, ~를 향해 일하다
Korean pronunciation: 워크 투**워즈**
Example Sentences
- I'm working towards buying a house, so I eat ramen every day to save money.
- The company is working towards carbon neutrality by 2030.
- He's working towards his dream of becoming a chef by burning dinner every night for practice.
work towards
NOUN//wɜːrk təˈwɔːrdz//
to make an effort to achieve or reach a particular goal or objective over time
a construction worker carefully hammers nails into wooden beams while checking blueprints nearby. Each nail driven brings the house frame closer to completion as sweat drips from focused effort. The foundation shows earlier completed stages while upper floors remain unfinished. Other workers carry materials and operate equipment around the site showing coordinated progress. making sustained effort to achieve a particular goal over time
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Work towards the peak, moving onwards and forwards!
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Origin
work는 고대 영어 'weorc'에서 유래되었고, towards는 'toward'에 부사적 's'가 붙은 형태로, '~방향으로'의 의미를 가진다. 두 단어가 결합하여 '목표를 향해 일하다'는 의미의 구동사가 되었다.
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“I'm working towards buying a house, so I eat ramen every day to save money.”
“The company is working towards carbon neutrality by 2030.”
“He's working towards his dream of becoming a chef by burning dinner every night for practice.”
“Both countries are working towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.”
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