| 释义 |
take on [phrasal verb] 1 take on (something) or take (something) on a : to begin to deal with (something, such as a job or responsibility)着手处理（工作或任务）；承担（责任等） -
I don't have time to take on any new responsibilities right now.我现在没有时间接手任何新的任务。 -
We are depending on you to take on this important assignment.我们指望着你来承担这项重要任务。 -
Her willingness to take on new challenges is admirable.她乐于接受新挑战，令人敬佩。 b : to begin to have (a particular quality or appearance)开始具有（某种特征）；开始呈现（某种外观） -
Her writings took on new meaning after her death.她去世后她的作品有了新的价值。 -
In the evening, the plaza takes on a different air/aura.广场在晚上呈现出不同的气氛。 -
stories in which animals take on human attributes拟人化的动物故事 -
The story was broadcast throughout the world and began to take on a life of its own. [=to become very large, important, and hard to control]这条新闻在全世界播出后迅速扩大，几近失控。 -
The story has taken on mythic proportions. [=it has become very famous or important]这个故事成了著名的经典。 2 take on (someone or something) or take (someone or something) on a : to fight or struggle with (someone or something)对付；与…斗争 -
Police have been taking on the neighborhood's drug dealers.警方一直在打击这一街区的毒贩子。 -
She's not afraid to take on her critics/detractors directly.她不怕直接面对她的抨击者/诽谤者。 -
They will need lots of money and resources to take on the tobacco companies.他们需要大量的资金和资源来对付烟草公司。 : to criticize or argue against (someone or something)批评；抨击 b : to compete against (a person, team, etc.)（与…）比赛，较量 c : to allow (someone or something) to enter让…进入 3 take on (someone) or take (someone) on : to accept (someone) as an employee, client, etc.雇用；接纳 -
I'm sorry, but the doctor isn't taking on [=taking] any new patients.对不起，医生不打算接诊任何新病人了。 -
She agreed to take him on as an assistant.她同意聘他为助理。 |