| 单词 | take something on |
| 释义 | 1 (phrasal verb) Definition to assume the right or duty (to do something) No one was able or willing to take on the job. Synonyms accept Everyone told me I should accept the job. tackle She is quite good at DIY and wants to tackle the job herself. undertake She undertook the arduous task of monitoring the elections. shoulder He has to shoulder the consequences of his father's mistakes. have a go at (informal) agree to do address yourself to step up to the plate (informal) 2 (phrasal verb) Definition to assume the right or duty (to do something) His writing took on a feverish intensity. Synonyms acquire assume She will assume the role of Chief Executive. come to have Additional synonymsin the sense of assume Definition to undertake or take on She will assume the role of Chief Executive. Synonyms take on, begin, accept, manage, bear, handle, shoulder, take over, don, acquire, put on, take up, embrace, undertake, set about, attend to, take responsibility for, embark upon, enter upon in the sense of shoulder Definition to accept (blame or responsibility) He has to shoulder the consequences of his father's mistakes. Synonyms bear, carry, take on, accept, assume, be responsible for, take upon yourself in the sense of tackle Definition to deal with (a problem or task) in a determined way She is quite good at DIY and wants to tackle the job herself. Synonyms undertake, deal with, attempt, try, begin, essay (formal), engage in, embark upon, get stuck into (informal), turn your hand to, have a go or stab at (informal), take the bit between your teeth Nearby words of |
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