take on

US /teɪk ɑːn/
UK /teɪk ɑːn/
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1.

承担, 接受

to undertake a task or responsibility

:
I can't take on any more work right now.
我现在不能再承担更多工作了。
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。
2.

招聘, 雇用

to employ someone

:
The company plans to take on more staff next year.
公司计划明年招聘更多员工。
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。
3.

对抗, 挑战

to fight or compete against someone or something

:
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。
He's ready to take on anyone who challenges him.
他准备好对抗任何挑战他的人。
4.

呈现, 具有

to acquire a particular quality or appearance

:
The chameleon can take on the color of its surroundings.
变色龙可以呈现周围环境的颜色。
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。