undertake
verb [ T ] uk/ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/ us/ˌʌn.dɚˈteɪk/ undertook | undertaken
(DO)
C1 [ T ] formal（开始）做，承担，从事（尤指耗时或困难之事）
to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult
Students are required to undertake simple experiments. 要求学生们做些简单的实验。
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- The bill requires owners to undertake remedial work on dilapidated buildings.
- This is one of the largest aid projects ever undertaken.
- Successful candidates will be required to undertake an induction programme.
- I'm just beginning to realize the enormity of what I have undertaken.
- The agency undertook the survey in January 2004.
(PROMISE)
C2 [ T ] formal承诺，允诺，答应
to promise that you will do something
[ + to infinitive ] She undertook not to publish the names of the people involved. 她答应不公布有关人员的名字。
[ + that ] The government undertook that the buildings would not be redeveloped. 政府承诺不会改造这些大楼。