短语动词学习（W）

wait on (1. inseparable): serve (usually customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.)
[blockquote]\"I want to make a complaint. The person who just waited on me was very impolite.\"
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wait for (inseparable): wait until someone / something arrives or is finished with something else.
[blockquote]\"When will Kenny be finished with work? I've been waiting for him for almost an hour!\"
\"I'm tired of waiting for the bus. I guess I'll take a taxi instead.\"
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wake up (1. no object): stop sleeping.
[blockquote]\"I usually wake up around 5:00 AM each day.\"
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wake up (2. separable): rouse someone; cause someone to stop sleeping.
[blockquote]\"I have an important meeting tomorrow and I'm afraid I won't hear my alarm. Will you wake me up at 6:00 AM?\"

[/blockquote]watch out for (inseparable): be careful of; beware of.
[blockquote]\"There's a school at the end of this block. Watch out for children crossing the street.\"
\"If you take that road, watch out for ice during the winter.\"

[/blockquote]wear out (1. separable): wear something / use something until it can no longer be worn / be used.
[blockquote]\"I need a new pencil sharpener. I wore this one out.\"
\"I suppose I should get some new shoes. I've almost worn this pair out.\"

[/blockquote]wear out (2. separable): cause to become exhausted; cause to become very tired.
[blockquote]\"I had four different meetings today. They wore me out.\"
\"I suppose I should get some new shoes. I've almost worn this pair out.\"

[/blockquote]work out (1. no object): exercise (usually in a gym, etc.) to build muscles, body tone, etc.
[blockquote]\"Instead of eating lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Sheila goes to the recreation center to work out.\"

[/blockquote]work out (2. separable): solve a problem / resolve a difficult situation (usually by working together).
[blockquote]\"I know we disagree on many points, but I believe we can work things out.\"

[/blockquote]wrap up (1. no object): wear enough clothes to keep warm.
[blockquote]\"It's really cold today. Be sure you wrap up when you leave the house.\"

[/blockquote]wrap up (2. separable): finish something; bring something to a conclusion.
[blockquote]\"We've been talking about the problem for nearly three hours.
I hope we'll be able to wrap the discussion up soon.\"

[/blockquote]write down (separable): record something in writing.
[blockquote]\"Could you tell me your e-mail address again? I want to write it down.\"

[/blockquote]write up (separable): record; report in writing.
[blockquote]\"You'll need to make a report on your business meetings. Be sure you write them up as soon as possible after you return from your trip.\"
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