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undertake vt.承担,担任,许诺,保证 v.采取 Way back in the 13th century, undertake meant “seize” or “entrap.” Of course, the meaning has shifted significantly since then, and we hope you don’t feel entrapped when you decide to undertake a project. However, undertake does convey a level of commitment and involvement that’s somewhat stronger than the words try or attempt might suggest. 1[VERB 动词]着手做；从事；承担 When you undertake a task or job, you start doing it and accept responsibility for it.   [V n]She undertook the arduous task of monitoring the elections.她承担了监督选举的艰巨任务。2[VERB 动词]承诺；保证；答应 If you undertake to do something, you promise that you will do it.   [V to-inf]He undertook to edit the text himself.他答应亲自编辑正文的内容。

Accepted Answer

[ʌndə'teik] When you undertake a task or challenge, you attempt to accomplish it. If you want to undertake a verbal challenge right now, try saying “sushi chef” ten times quickly without messing up. ★★☆☆☆ 2004.0

英语单词	undertake
英美音标	[ʌndə'teik]
中文释义	vt.承担,担任,许诺,保证 v.采取
vocab简明	When you undertake a task or challenge, you attempt to accomplish it. If you want to undertake a verbal challenge right now, try saying “sushi chef” ten times quickly without messing up.
vocab扩展	Way back in the 13th century, undertake meant “seize” or “entrap.” Of course, the meaning has shifted significantly since then, and we hope you don’t feel entrapped when you decide to undertake a project. However, undertake does convey a level of commitment and involvement that’s somewhat stronger than the words try or attempt might suggest.
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [VERB 动词]着手做；从事；承担 When you undertake a task or job, you start doing it and accept responsibility for it. [V n] She undertook the arduous task of monitoring the elections. 她承担了监督选举的艰巨任务。 2 [VERB 动词]承诺；保证；答应 If you undertake to do something, you promise that you will do it. [V to-inf] He undertook to edit the text himself. 他答应亲自编辑正文的内容。
来源	2004.0

Undertake Task Attempt Verb 动词 [V Undertook ʌndə'Teik