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working

working

Meaning of working

English

functioning normally

中文

正常运作的;功能正常的

working

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/
American English
/ˈwɝkɪŋ/

working with Chinese translation

working usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

There's only one working printer in the office.

办公室里只有一台正常工作的打印机。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I need a working computer.

我需要一台正常工作的电脑。

working synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between working, in working order, running, functional, usable, serviceable, and on

I
🇬🇧English
in working order

in good condition and able to work; about machines

A2often

ENThe old bike is still in working order.

🇬🇧English

operating right now: an engine, a service

A2often

ENThe engine has been running all morning.

🇬🇧English

does its job, sometimes only just

B1often

ENThe lamp is still functional, but the switch is loose.

Advanced: broader words

U
🇬🇧English
usable

can be used, though maybe not perfectly

A2often

ENThe old phone is barely usable for calls.

S
🇬🇧English
serviceable

formal: good enough to use, often worn

B1rare word

ENThe old truck is still serviceable for short trips.

🇬🇧English

switched on; not the same as working properly

A2very often

ENThe heater is on, but it's not heating well.

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working belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does working mean?

functioning normally

How do you pronounce working?

working is pronounced /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/.

How is working used in a sentence?

办公室里只有一台正常工作的打印机。 Translation: There's only one working printer in the office.

Is working part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, working can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is working part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, working can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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