英语词组take on是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

take ontake on (someone)

to fight or compete against someone.

Later today, the World Cup champions take on Chile.When you take a fighter like that on, you could end up in big trouble.

to employ someone.

The law firm took on a new partner.She wasn't sure if she should take a new programmer on right now.

Phr V

take on

takes, taking, took, taken

take on sb or take sb on

to begin to employ someone

We usually take on extra staff over Christmas.They only took her on because she's the manager's niece.

to compete against someone or fight someone

I might take you on at tennis some time.The government took on the unions and won.

take on sth or take sth on

to accept a particular job or responsibility and begin to do what is needed

She's just taken on too much work.When I took this job on I didn't expect it to take all this time.I can't take on (= begin to help with) his problems as well as my own.

if a vehicle takes on passengers, fuel, or goods, it stops so that the passengers can get on, or so that the fuel or goods can be put onto it

The plane has two scheduled stops to take on passengers and fuel.

take on sth

to begin to have a particular quality

Her voice took on a troubled tone.Words take on new meanings all the time.

(someone's) take on (something)

Someone's perspective, opinion, or idea(s) about something. Mr. Huxley, what's your take on the recent announcement from the White House? My take on the problem is that we need to devote more of our resources to expanding our marketing campaign.

take (something) on (oneself)

1. To decide to do something even though it was not one's responsibility. Typically followed by "to do something." I took it on myself to print out some informational packets for the meeting since I knew it might be confusing for some people. We don't have enough time to cover all of this in class, so you'll need to take it on yourselves if you want to learn more.

2. To bear some burden, difficulty, or responsibility on one's own or for oneself. I feel like Tom is taking too many financial responsibilities on himself. You really shouldn't take other people's emotional baggage on yourself. It can be really damaging if you're not careful.

take on

1. Of a vessel or vehicle, to become loaded, filled, or burdened with someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." We've taken too many passengers on already—we'll be too heavy to fly if we take anymore! The ship began taking on water through the crack in its hull.

2. To accept or undertake some task, burden, or responsibility. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." Between your job, the kids, and your volunteer work, I just think you're taking too much on! I've taken on a new project at work in addition to my normal responsibilities.

3. To hire or employ someone; to contract someone for their services. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." We take on a number of high-school graduates each year as interns to give them some work experience before they begin college. Thanks to the success of our last product, we've been able to expand our operations and take a bunch of talented new employees on.

4. To fight, argue, or compete against someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." We're taking on the national champions next weekend, so we've certainly go our work cut out for us. Sarah's the only one willing to take the professor on in class when he says something wrong. You don't look so tough—I bet I could take you on in a fight!

5. To obtain or acquire certain traits or characteristics. The oracle's words certainly took on new meaning after everything we learned. He has started to take on an aged, worn-out look in recent years.

6. To make an overly passionate emotional display. Usually used in negative formations, and often followed by the word "so." I really wish you wouldn't take on so—it isn't befitting someone of your social status. Please don't take on about such trivial issues.

take someone or something on

to accept the task of handling a difficult person or thing. I'll take it on if nobody else will do it. Nobody wanted to take on Mrs. Franklin, but it had to be done.

take someone on

1. to enter into a fight or argument with someone. I pretended to agree because I really didn't want to take him on.

2. to employ someone. I think we could take you on as an assistant editor, but it doesn't pay very well.

take on (so)

to behave very emotionally. (Usually negative.) Stop crying. Please don't take on so. I wish you wouldn't take on about this matter.

take on

1. Undertake or begin to deal with, as in I took on new responsibilities, or She took on too much when she accepted both assignments. [Early 1300s]

2. Hire, engage, as in We take on extra workers during the busy season. [Early 1600s]

3. Oppose in competition, as in This young wrestler was willing to take on all comers. [Late 1800s]

4. Display strong emotion, as in Don't take on so. [Colloquial; early 1400s]

5. Acquire as, or as if, one's own, as in He took on the look of a prosperous banker. [Late 1700s]

take on

1. To acquire some cargo or burden: The freighter took on 1,000 tons of wheat. The bus can't take any more passengers on. We hit an iceberg, and the ship is taking on water.

2. To undertake or begin to handle something: After her husband's death, she had to take on extra responsibilities. Only a few construction companies are big enough to take the project on.

3. To hire someone; engage someone: The farms take on more workers during the harvest. We took him on as a laborer but soon promoted him to supervisor.

4. To oppose someone in competition: The unions were prepared to take on the company bosses. I can't play chess, but I'll take you on in checkers.

5. To acquire some characteristic: Over the years, he has taken on the look of a banker. The competition takes on more importance now that the title is at stake.

6. Slang To display violent or passionate emotion: Don't take on like that.

take someone/something on

tv. to accept the task of handling a difficult person or thing. I’ll take it on if nobody else will do it.

词组	take on
释义	Idiom take someone or something on Theme: RESPONSIBILITY to undertake to deal with someone or something. Mrs. Smith is such a problem. I don't feel like taking her on just now.I'm too busy to take on any new problems. Idiom take ontake on (someone) 1. to fight or compete against someone. Later today, the World Cup champions take on Chile.When you take a fighter like that on, you could end up in big trouble. 2. to employ someone. The law firm took on a new partner.She wasn't sure if she should take a new programmer on right now. Phr V take on takes, taking, took, taken take on sb or take sb on to begin to employ someone We usually take on extra staff over Christmas.They only took her on because she's the manager's niece. to compete against someone or fight someone I might take you on at tennis some time.The government took on the unions and won. take on sth or take sth on to accept a particular job or responsibility and begin to do what is needed She's just taken on too much work.When I took this job on I didn't expect it to take all this time.I can't take on (= begin to help with) his problems as well as my own. if a vehicle takes on passengers, fuel, or goods, it stops so that the passengers can get on, or so that the fuel or goods can be put onto it The plane has two scheduled stops to take on passengers and fuel. take on sth to begin to have a particular quality Her voice took on a troubled tone.Words take on new meanings all the time. take on verb to have sex with someone US, 1972 phrasetake on1. take on sth/sb • *take sth/sb* on to agree to do some work or to accept a responsibility: Don't take on too much work - the extra cash isn't worth it. When Mr Clifford married a young widow with five children, he must have known what he was taking on. Madonna took on her biggest role ever in Alan Parker's movie "Evita". a school that takes on difficult pupils2. take on sb • take sb on** to start to employ someone: We're taking on 50 new staff this year. She had an interview with a law firm in Glasgow and they took her on.3. take on sth not passive to begin to have a particular quality or appearance: Matt's face took on a worried look. Seemingly innocent words like "brown" and "hamburger" take on new meaning in drug users' slang. The role of hospital managers has taken on increased importance since the reorganization of the health service.■ SIMILAR TO: assume formal4. take on sb • take sb on not passive to compete against someone or start an argument or fight with someone, especially someone who is bigger or more powerful than you: Nigeria will take on Argentina in the first round of the World Cup on Saturday. Mason is ready to take on Mike Tyson for the championship title. Opposition groups were preparing to take on the Communist Party in Bulgaria’s first free elections.+ at I don't want to fight, but I'll take you on at any game you like.5. take on sth • *take sth* on** to start having a debt by borrowing money: I feel sorry for young people now, being forced to take on huge mortgages. The banks are always looking for ways to encourage customers to take on more debt.6. take on sth • *take sth* on** if a ship, plane, train etc takes on passengers, goods, or fuel during a journey, passengers get on or goods or fuel are put into it when it stops somewhere: The ship stopped in the port of Mukalla, and took on a cargo of dates. The flight goes via Bahrain, where we stop for refuelling and take on more passengers.7. take it on yourself to do sth ► see take upon/on take it upon/on yourself to do sth formal to decide to do something without asking anyone for permission or approval: A junior official had taken it upon himself to hand my report to the press. My ex-husband took it on himself to make these arrangements when he had no right to do so. (someone's) take on (something) Someone's perspective, opinion, or idea(s) about something. Mr. Huxley, what's your take on the recent announcement from the White House? My take on the problem is that we need to devote more of our resources to expanding our marketing campaign. take (something) on (oneself) 1. To decide to do something even though it was not one's responsibility. Typically followed by "to do something." I took it on myself to print out some informational packets for the meeting since I knew it might be confusing for some people. We don't have enough time to cover all of this in class, so you'll need to take it on yourselves if you want to learn more. 2. To bear some burden, difficulty, or responsibility on one's own or for oneself. I feel like Tom is taking too many financial responsibilities on himself. You really shouldn't take other people's emotional baggage on yourself. It can be really damaging if you're not careful. take on 1. Of a vessel or vehicle, to become loaded, filled, or burdened with someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." We've taken too many passengers on already—we'll be too heavy to fly if we take anymore! The ship began taking on water through the crack in its hull. 2. To accept or undertake some task, burden, or responsibility. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." Between your job, the kids, and your volunteer work, I just think you're taking too much on! I've taken on a new project at work in addition to my normal responsibilities. 3. To hire or employ someone; to contract someone for their services. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." We take on a number of high-school graduates each year as interns to give them some work experience before they begin college. Thanks to the success of our last product, we've been able to expand our operations and take a bunch of talented new employees on. 4. To fight, argue, or compete against someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "on." We're taking on the national champions next weekend, so we've certainly go our work cut out for us. Sarah's the only one willing to take the professor on in class when he says something wrong. You don't look so tough—I bet I could take you on in a fight! 5. To obtain or acquire certain traits or characteristics. The oracle's words certainly took on new meaning after everything we learned. He has started to take on an aged, worn-out look in recent years. 6. To make an overly passionate emotional display. Usually used in negative formations, and often followed by the word "so." I really wish you wouldn't take on so—it isn't befitting someone of your social status. Please don't take on about such trivial issues. take someone or something on to accept the task of handling a difficult person or thing. I'll take it on if nobody else will do it. Nobody wanted to take on Mrs. Franklin, but it had to be done. take someone on 1. to enter into a fight or argument with someone. I pretended to agree because I really didn't want to take him on. 2. to employ someone. I think we could take you on as an assistant editor, but it doesn't pay very well. take on (so) to behave very emotionally. (Usually negative.) Stop crying. Please don't take on so. I wish you wouldn't take on about this matter. take on 1. Undertake or begin to deal with, as in I took on new responsibilities, or She took on too much when she accepted both assignments. [Early 1300s] 2. Hire, engage, as in We take on extra workers during the busy season. [Early 1600s] 3. Oppose in competition, as in This young wrestler was willing to take on all comers. [Late 1800s] 4. Display strong emotion, as in Don't take on so. [Colloquial; early 1400s] 5. Acquire as, or as if, one's own, as in He took on the look of a prosperous banker. [Late 1700s] take on v. 1. To acquire some cargo or burden: The freighter took on 1,000 tons of wheat. The bus can't take any more passengers on. We hit an iceberg, and the ship is taking on water. 2. To undertake or begin to handle something: After her husband's death, she had to take on extra responsibilities. Only a few construction companies are big enough to take the project on. 3. To hire someone; engage someone: The farms take on more workers during the harvest. We took him on as a laborer but soon promoted him to supervisor. 4. To oppose someone in competition: The unions were prepared to take on the company bosses. I can't play chess, but I'll take you on in checkers. 5. To acquire some characteristic: Over the years, he has taken on the look of a banker. The competition takes on more importance now that the title is at stake. 6. Slang To display violent or passionate emotion: Don't take on like that. take someone/something on tv. to accept the task of handling a difficult person or thing. I’ll take it on if nobody else will do it.
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