词组 | carry out |
释义 | carry out 1. carry sth out • carry out sth to do something that you have organized or planned - used especially in the following phrases carry out an attack ▪ During the 1970s, the group carried out a series of attacks around the world, including the massacre in 1972 at Lod Airport in Israel. carry out a/search/investigation ▪ The Interior Ministry has ordered two of its chief inspectors to carry out an investigation into the death of a journalist whilst in police custody. carry out research/an experiment/a survey ▪ Extensive research is being carried out, which will hopefully result in a cure for this disease. ▪ A survey carried out last week found that 60% of Americans still supported the president, despite the scandal. carry out a task/job ▪ Why is it that whenever I attempt to carry out a simple repair job at home it always seems to cause big problems? 2. carry out a threat/promise/intention to do something that you have said you will do, or intend to do: ▪ Nicholson never carried out his threat to sue Hugo. ▪ The government has failed to carry out its election promises. ▪ Jane carried out her intention of going to Afghanistan, despite the war. 3. carry out instructions/an order to do what you have been told to do: ▪ At his trial, Bousquet claimed that he had only been carrying out orders. ▪ "I want two bodyguards in each car." Masala nodded then went off to carry out Whitlock's instructions. |
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