1PHRASAL VERB (通过消耗体力)宣泄(愤怒),释放(精力),排解(压力) If you work off energy, stress, or anger, you get rid of it by doing something that requires a lot of physical effort. (通过消耗体力)宣泄(愤怒),释放(精力),排解(压力)
She went for a brisk walk to work off her frustration. [VERBPREP. noun]
她快步走了一会儿,以排解心中的沮丧。
If I've had a bad day I'll work it off by cooking. [VERB noun PREP.]
我要是哪天不顺心,就去做饭排解一下。
2PHRASAL VERB 用工作偿还(债务) If you work off a debt, you repay it by working. 用工作偿还(债务)
The report proposes that students be allowed to work off their debt through community service. [VERBPREP. noun]
这份报告建议让学生通过参加社区服务来偿还债务。
There were heavy debts. It would take half Edward's lifetime to work them off. [VERB noun PREP.]