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undertake v.承担；从事；保证；答应 (1) 我们可暂时承担这项工作。(2) 我们将负责这座桥的修建工程。(3) 未来无论我从事什么,我都不需要你的帮助。(4) 我不能保证你会获利。(5) 他答应星期五之前完成这项工作。 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.

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英 [ˌʌndə'teɪk] 美 [ˌʌndər'teɪk] (1) We could undertake the work for the time being.(2) We shall undertake the construction of this bridge.(3) Whatever I may undertake in the coming years, I don't need your help.(4) I can not undertake that you will make a profit.(5) He undertook to finish the job by Friday. 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. 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。

英语单词	undertake
英美音标	英 [ˌʌndə'teɪk] 美 [ˌʌndər'teɪk]
中文释义	v.承担；从事；保证；答应
英语例句	(1) We could undertake the work for the time being. (2) We shall undertake the construction of this bridge. (3) Whatever I may undertake in the coming years, I don't need your help. (4) I can not undertake that you will make a profit. (5) He undertook to finish the job by Friday.
中文例句	(1) 我们可暂时承担这项工作。 (2) 我们将负责这座桥的修建工程。 (3) 未来无论我从事什么,我都不需要你的帮助。 (4) 我不能保证你会获利。 (5) 他答应星期五之前完成这项工作。
vocabulary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.
vocabulary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。

Undertake I Undertook Task Attempt Verb 动词 [V