動詞 work up:

1. form or accumulate steadily
   同義詞：build up, work up, build, progress
2. develop
   同義詞：work up, get up
3. bolster or strengthen
   同義詞：build up, work up, build, ramp up
4. come up with
   同義詞：work out, work up

形容詞 worked up:

1. (of persons) excessively affected by emotion
   同義詞：aroused, emotional, excited

1. I just can't get worked up about dancing.
   我對跳舞就是提不起勁兒來。
2. As the play worked up to a climax, all the spectators held their breath and silence reigned through the hall.
   當(dāng)那出戲逐漸達(dá)到高潮時，觀眾們個個屏息凝氣，整個大廳鴉雀無聲。
3. I've worked up a thirst while playing tennis.
   我打網(wǎng)球時，覺得口渴起來。
4. The music worked up to a rousing finale.
   該樂曲達(dá)到激動人心的高潮而結(jié)束。