| 单词 | undertake |
| 释义 | undertake —undertake /ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/ aep /-dɚ-/ verb [T] (undertook, undertaken) FORMAL (DO) ↑Verb Endings for undertake ► C1 to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult: » Students are required to undertake simple experiments.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopleWord Builder:–Nouns: undertaking–Verbs: take, overtake, undertake• • • Extra Examples:» The bill requires owners to undertake remedial work on dilapidated buildings.» This is one of the largest aid projects ever undertaken.» Successful candidates will be required to undertake an induction programme.» I'm just beginning to realize the enormity of what I have undertaken.» The agency undertook the survey in January 2004.verb [T] (undertook, undertaken) FORMAL (PROMISE) ↑Verb Endings for undertake ► C2 to promise that you will do something: » [+ to infinitive] She undertook not to publish the names of the people involved.» [+ that] The government undertook that the buildings would not be redeveloped.Thesaurus+: ↑Making and breaking promises and commitments |
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