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undertake

UK //ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk//US //ˌʌn.dɚˈteɪk//

词源

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”。

verb

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。)

同义词:commit, embark on, assume, take on, pledge

常见短语

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。)