释义 |
undertaking
—undertaking /ˌʌn.dəˈteɪ.kɪŋ/ aep /ˈʌn.dɚˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
Ⅰ noun [C] (JOB) ► C2 a job, business, or piece of work: » The construction of the tunnel is a large and complex undertaking.Thesaurus+: ↑Work, working and the workplace , ↑Working hours and periods of workWord Builder:–Nouns: undertaking–Verbs: take, overtake, undertake
Ⅱ noun [C] FORMAL (PROMISE) ► F0 a formal promise: » [+ that] FORMAL The manager gave a written undertaking that no one would lose their job.Thesaurus+: ↑Making and breaking promises and commitments |