
好词典

源自中古英语 'undertaken',由 'under-'(在...之下)和 'take'(拿、取)组成,字面意思是“在...之下承担”。
❶ 承诺或开始做某事,通常指正式或重要的任务,带有责任感和决心。
“She undertook the responsibility of organizing the event.”
(她承担了组织活动的责任。)
“The company undertook a major renovation of its facilities.”
(公司对其设施进行了大规模翻新。)
undertake a task — 承担一项任务,表示开始或承诺完成某项具体工作。
“He was willing to undertake the task despite its challenges.”
(尽管任务艰巨,他还是愿意承担。)
undertake a journey — 开始一段旅程,通常指长途或重要的旅行。
“They undertook a journey across the desert.”
(他们开始了穿越沙漠的旅程。)