undertake

英 [ˌʌndəˈteɪk]

美 [ˌʌndərˈteɪk]

v. 承担; 从事; 负责; 承诺; 允诺; 答应

过去分词：undertaken　过去式：undertook　现在分词：undertaking　第三人称单数：undertakes　

Collins.2 / BNC.1604 / COCA.4035

牛津词典

verb

承担；从事；负责
to make yourself responsible for sth and start doing it
1. to undertake a task/project
  承担一个任务 / 项目
2. University professors both teach and undertake research .
  大学教授既要教学又要从事研究工作。
3. The company has announced that it will undertake a full investigation into the accident.
  公司已经宣布将对这次事故进行全面调查。
承诺；允诺；答应
to agree or promise that you will do sth
1. He undertook to finish the job by Friday.
  他答应星期五或之前完成这一工作。

VERB 着手做;从事;承担
When youundertakea task or job, you start doing it and accept responsibility for it.
1. She undertook the arduous task of monitoring the elections.
  她承担了监督选举的艰巨任务。
VERB 承诺；保证；答应
If youundertake todo something, you promise that you will do it.
1. He undertook to edit the text himself.
  他答应亲自编辑正文的内容。

verb

enter into a contractual arrangement
Synonym:contract
promise to do or accomplish
1. guarantee to free the prisoners
Synonym:guarantee
enter upon an activity or enterprise
Synonym:set aboutattempt
accept as a charge
Synonym:take in charge
accept as a challenge
1. I'll tackle this difficult task
Synonym:tackletake on

We can't undertake the work for the time being.
我们暂时不能开始这项工作。
If you undertake the project, you are bound to encounter difficulties.
如果你承接这项工程的话，免不了会遇到许多困难。
Because you must undertake communicating with the netizen in forum, have a corrupt practice so.
因为你必须和论坛里的网民进行交流，这样就有一个弊端。
If you will undertake the affair, I shall be very grateful.
要是你愿意承办这件事，我将不胜感激。
The enterprises are entitled to undertake certain projects for technological transformation.
企业有权自行安排某些技术改造项目。
We shall undertake the construction of this bridge.
我们将负责这座桥的修建工程。
Both sides undertake to facilitate further cultural exchanges.
双方承诺为进一步开展文化交流创造便利条件。
You can only undertake mammoth changes if the finances are there
资金到位的情况下方可进行重大变革。
Do not undertake strenuous exercise for a few hours after a meal to allow food to digest
饭后几个小时不要从事剧烈运动，以便食物能够消化。
Replacement is guaranteed if the products are not up to the standard.; We undertake to replace the specifications.
产品不合规格，保证退换。