undertook

简明释义

[ˌʌndəˈtʊk][ˌʌndərˈtʊk]

v. 承担(undertake 的过去式);着手做

英英释义

To take on a task or responsibility.

承担一项任务或责任。

To commit oneself to a course of action.

承诺自己采取某种行动。

单词用法

undertook a project

承担一个项目

undertook research

进行研究

undertook responsibility

承担责任

undertook a commitment

承担承诺

undertook an initiative

发起一项倡议

undertook a journey

进行一次旅行

同义词

took on

承担

She took on the responsibility of leading the project.

她承担了领导该项目的责任。

committed to

致力于

He committed to improving the company's performance.

他致力于改善公司的业绩。

embarked on

开始

They embarked on a new venture last year.

他们去年开始了一项新事业。

engaged in

参与

The team engaged in various activities to promote health.

团队参与了各种活动以促进健康。

反义词

abandoned

放弃

He abandoned the project halfway through.

他在项目进行到一半时放弃了。

neglected

忽视

The task was neglected due to lack of resources.

由于缺乏资源,这项任务被忽视了。

refrained

避免

She refrained from making any commitments.

她避免做出任何承诺。

例句

1.He undertook increasingly dangerous assignments until his exposure as a spy.

在间谍身份暴露之前他一直从事日益危险的任务。

2.As the human being that I was, I sometimes became desperate and doubted the value of the journey I undertook.

作为人类,我有时变得很绝望,怀疑我所从事的工作的价值。

3.He undertook a huge restructuring, much like those now under way at GM and Ford.

他展开了大型的公司重组,与如今通用和福特的行动如出一辙。

4.Some managed large groups of men and women, piloted the explorers' river trail or undertook mapping work.

有些人管理着大量人群,男性女性都有,还为河道探险人引路,或承担测绘工作。

5.He undertook to finish the job by Friday.

他答应星期五或之前完成这一工作。

6.She undertook the task of monitoring the elections.

她承担了监督选举的任务。

7.These countries undertook neighborhood surveys involving family interviews and blood tests.

这些国家采取了挨家挨户的调查,包括入户访问和血液检查。

8.Soon, the reporter undertook the investigation. He uncovered the whole affair.

很快,记者着手调查此事,他揭露了整个事件。

9.They undertook a thorough investigation into the matter.

他们进行了对该事件的彻底调查。

10.The school undertook several initiatives to promote environmental awareness.

学校开展了几项倡议以促进环境意识。

11.She undertook the responsibility of organizing the event.

承担了组织活动的责任。

12.He undertook to help his friend with the move.

承诺帮助他的朋友搬家。

13.The company undertook a major project to improve its infrastructure.

公司承担了一项重要项目以改善其基础设施。

作文

In the realm of personal development, one often faces challenges that require a significant amount of commitment and effort. Recently, I undertook a project that aimed to improve my public speaking skills. This endeavor was not just a casual hobby; it was a serious commitment that I had been considering for a long time. The reason I undertook this project was multifaceted. Firstly, I realized that effective communication is a vital skill in both personal and professional settings. Secondly, I wanted to overcome my fear of speaking in front of large groups, which has always been a hurdle for me. Therefore, I set out on this journey with a clear objective in mind.To begin with, I enrolled in a public speaking course that was offered at my local community center. This course promised to cover various aspects of public speaking, including speech writing, body language, and audience engagement techniques. Once I undertook the enrollment process, I felt a sense of excitement mixed with anxiety. The first class was daunting; I was surrounded by individuals who seemed more confident and experienced than I was. However, I reminded myself that everyone starts somewhere, and I had already taken the first step by committing to this course.As the weeks progressed, I undertook numerous assignments that challenged my comfort zone. One of the first tasks was to give a short speech on a topic of my choice. I spent hours preparing and practicing, and when the day finally arrived, I felt a rush of adrenaline. Standing in front of my classmates, I could feel my heart racing, but I also felt empowered. I had undertook the challenge, and despite my nerves, I delivered my speech. The feedback I received was constructive and encouraging, which motivated me to keep pushing my limits.Throughout the course, I undertook various exercises designed to enhance my skills. We practiced impromptu speaking, where we had to talk on a random topic for two minutes without any preparation. Initially, this was terrifying, but as I undertook more of these exercises, I began to feel more comfortable thinking on my feet. I learned to embrace the unpredictability of public speaking and to view each opportunity as a chance to grow.By the end of the course, I had undertook significant improvements in my public speaking abilities. I was no longer the shy individual who dreaded facing an audience. Instead, I had become someone who looked forward to sharing ideas and engaging with others. This transformation was not just about learning techniques; it was about the mindset shift that occurred as a result of my dedication to this project.In conclusion, the experience of undertaking this public speaking project was invaluable. It taught me that challenges can lead to growth and that stepping outside of one's comfort zone is essential for personal development. I am now more confident in my ability to communicate effectively, and I look forward to undertaking more projects that will further enhance my skills. Ultimately, the journey of self-improvement is ongoing, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. 在个人发展的领域中,人们常常面临需要大量承诺和努力的挑战。最近,我undertook一个旨在提高我公共演讲技能的项目。这个努力不仅仅是一个随意的爱好;这是我考虑了很长时间的严肃承诺。我之所以undertook这个项目,原因是多方面的。首先,我意识到有效的沟通是在个人和职业环境中至关重要的技能。其次,我想克服在大群人面前演讲的恐惧,这一直是我的一个障碍。因此,我带着明确的目标开始了这段旅程。首先,我报名参加了当地社区中心提供的公共演讲课程。这个课程承诺涵盖公共演讲的各个方面,包括演讲写作、肢体语言和观众互动技巧。一旦我undertook了报名过程,我感到一种兴奋与焦虑交织在一起。第一节课是令人畏惧的;我身边都是看起来更加自信和有经验的人。然而,我提醒自己,每个人都要从某个地方开始,而我已经通过承诺参加这门课程迈出了第一步。随着几周的进展,我undertook了许多挑战我舒适区的作业。其中一个第一个任务是就我选择的主题发表简短的演讲。我花了几个小时准备和练习,当那一天终于到来时,我感到一阵肾上腺素的冲击。站在同学面前,我能感觉到心跳加速,但我也感到被赋予了力量。我已经undertook了这个挑战,尽管我很紧张,但我完成了演讲。我收到的反馈是建设性的和鼓励的,这激励我继续突破我的极限。在整个课程中,我undertook了各种旨在增强我的技能的练习。我们练习了即兴演讲,在那里我们必须在没有任何准备的情况下就随机主题演讲两分钟。最初,这让人感到恐惧,但随着我undertook更多这样的练习,我开始感到更舒适地应对突发情况。我学会了拥抱公共演讲的不可预测性,并将每一次机会视为成长的机会。到课程结束时,我已undertook了在公共演讲能力上的重大改进。我不再是那个害羞的人,害怕面对观众。相反,我变成了一个期待分享想法和与他人互动的人。这种转变不仅仅是学习技巧;它是由于我对这个项目的奉献而发生的心态转变。总之,undertaking这个公共演讲项目的经历是无价的。它教会我挑战可以导致成长,走出舒适区对于个人发展至关重要。我现在对有效沟通的能力更有信心,我期待undertaking更多将进一步提升我技能的项目。最终,自我提升的旅程是持续的,我对未来的可能性感到兴奋。