take on

US /teɪk ɑːn/
UK /teɪk ɑːn/
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1.

承担, 接受

to undertake a task or responsibility

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I can't take on any more work right now.
我现在不能再承担更多工作了。
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She decided to take on the challenge of learning a new language.
她决定接受学习一门新语言的挑战。
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2.

招聘, 雇用

to employ someone

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The company plans to take on more staff next year.
公司计划明年招聘更多员工。
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We need to take on someone with strong IT skills.
我们需要聘请一位具有强大IT技能的人。
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3.

对抗, 挑战

to fight or compete against someone or something

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The small team decided to take on the giant corporation.
这支小团队决定对抗这家巨型公司。
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He's ready to take on anyone who challenges him.
他准备好对抗任何挑战他的人。
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4.

呈现, 具有

to acquire a particular quality or appearance

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The chameleon can take on the color of its surroundings.
变色龙可以呈现周围环境的颜色。
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The new policy will take on a different meaning in practice.
这项新政策在实践中将呈现出不同的含义。
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