| 释义 |
take sb on
Ⅰ take sb on (EMPLOY) — phrasal verb with take /teɪk/ verb (took, taken) ► B2 to employ someone: » She was taken on as a laboratory assistant.Thesaurus+: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobs• • • Extra Examples:» We're taking on new staff at the moment.» He was taken on as a security guard.
Ⅱ take sb on (FIGHT) — phrasal verb with take /teɪk/ verb (took, taken) ► F0 to compete against or fight someone: » The government took on the unions and won.Thesaurus+: ↑Competing and contending (non-sporting) , ↑Competing in sport |