Phrase
taking on
承担;接受
taking on is the present participle of take on.
to accept or begin to deal with a task, challenge, or responsibility
- 1.
To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
获得、引入或介绍
- 2.
To begin to have or exhibit.
开始拥有或表现出
- 3.
To assume or take responsibility for.
承担或负责
- 4.
To attempt to fight, compete with, or engage with.
试图战斗、竞争或对抗。
- 5.
To (attempt to) dribble round (an opposition player).
(尝试)盘带过(对方球员)。
- 6.
To grieve or be concerned (about something or someone).
为(某事或某人)悲伤或担忧。
雇用;聘用;同……较量;与……对抗;呈现;具有;显出;流行;受欢迎;接纳;搭载
In use
She is taking on too many responsibilities at work these days.
He took on the difficult project even though he was already very busy.
Are you willing to take on this challenge?
take on + noun (responsibility)
She decided to take on more responsibilities at work.
她决定承担更多的工作责任。
take on + noun (appearance)
The city takes on a festive look during the holiday.
节日期间这座城市呈现出喜庆的面貌。
take on + noun (employee)
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可接宾语,如任务、挑战、员工等
Learn the forms together
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