work on someone

Related to word: work

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. Verb + to infinitive

    to endeavor to persuade or exert influence over someone

    尝试影响或说服某人

    • She tried to influence his decision, so she began to work on him.

      她试图影响他的决定,所以开始对他施加影响。

    • The boss wanted to work on the team to get everyone to agree with his plan.

      老板想要影响团队,让所有人都同意他的计划。

    • He spent a lot of time working on his children to instill the right values.

      他花了很多时间影响他的孩子,以灌输正确的价值观。