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Undertake to do Meaning in English

expression

ˈəndɝˌteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
UN-der-TAYK tuh DOO
ˌʌndətˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
UN-duh-TAYK too DOO

释义

To formally or seriously promise or agree to do something, often a specific task or job.

用法与细微差别

Formal expression, often used in written English, legal, business, or official contexts. Used when making a serious commitment. Collocates with tasks or obligations ('undertake to provide', 'undertake to pay'). Commonly confused with 'promise to do,' but more formal and binding.

例句

He undertook to do all the repairs by Friday.

basic

They undertake to do everything possible to help.

basic

If you undertake to do this job, you must finish it on time.

basic

The company undertook to do a full safety inspection every year.

natural

She undertook to do the presentation, even though she was already busy.

natural

We can't undertake to do more than our resources allow.

natural