workflow
gb/wˈɚkfloʊ/ us/wˈɚkfloʊ/
B2
英语
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名词
B2
entity
1
the usual steps in doing work
The normal order of steps that a person or team follows to complete a job or project.
用法模式：
the workflow for [doing something] / improve the workflow in [a place]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes write it as two words *"work flow"*; in modern business English it is almost always written as one word: *workflow*. Another common confusion is between *workflow* and *workload*: *workflow* is the order and movement of tasks, while *workload* is the amount of work someone has to do.
近义词
process (Very general; can refer to any series of actions, not only in work settings, while “workflow” is specifically about how work tasks move through steps.)
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procedure (More formal and rule-focused; often written or official, whereas “workflow” can be informal and practical.)
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routine (Suggests something done regularly or habitually; less focused on the step‑by‑step movement of tasks between people or tools.)
反义词
chaos (Describes a situation with no clear order or system, which is the opposite of an organized workflow.)
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disorder (Highlights lack of structure or arrangement, contrasting with a defined workflow.)
搭配
streamline the workflow
|improve workflow
|typical workflow
|design a workflow
|workflow process
|workflow diagram
主题
business
|work
|productivity
|core_vocabulary
例句
- We mapped out our current workflow to see where we were losing time.
- The new tool fits nicely into our existing workflow.
- By standardizing the workflow, the company reduced errors and delays.
- Our design team has a different workflow from the development team.
- She changed her morning workflow so she could answer emails more efficiently.
学习者例句
- We want to make our office workflow faster.
- This chart shows the workflow of a customer order.
- The manager asked us to review our workflow.
- My writing workflow starts with notes and ends with editing.
- They changed the workflow so fewer people touch the same file.
名词
technical
C1
entity
2
automated process in software tools
A process you set up in a computer program so it can do a list of steps by itself when something happens.
用法模式：
set up a workflow in [software] / trigger a workflow when [condition]
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that in IT and software, *workflow* often means a specific automated process inside a tool (for example, in GitHub Actions or a CRM system), not just a general way of working. It is usually countable in this sense (e.g., *create three workflows for different teams*).
近义词
automation (Broader; refers to any task done automatically by machines or software, not only a defined multi‑step process inside one system.)
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pipeline (Common in software and data engineering; emphasizes a linear flow of data or tasks, while “workflow” can be more general and may include branches or conditions.)
反义词
manual process (Highlights that people perform each step themselves, instead of the software running the steps automatically as in a workflow.)
搭配
automated workflow
|workflow engine
|trigger a workflow
|workflow automation
|build a workflow
|workflow template
主题
technology
|business
|software
|work
例句
- We created a workflow in our CRM that sends a welcome email to every new customer.
- The deployment workflow runs automatically when you push code to the main branch.
- This platform lets you design custom workflows without writing any code.
- If the invoice is over $5,000, the workflow routes it to a manager for approval.
- Their support workflow assigns new tickets to the right team based on topic.
学习者例句
- The app has a workflow that sends a text message to new users.
- You can build a simple workflow to back up your files every day.
- This workflow starts when someone fills in a web form.
- Our new workflow automatically moves tasks to the "Done" column.
- An error in the workflow stopped all payments last night.
语法
词典原形
workflow
IPA
GB/wˈɚkfloʊ/
US/wˈɚkfloʊ/
音节与重音
work - flow （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (work)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: workflow
- Plural: workflow, workflows
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