undertake
- v. 承担, 着手, 保证
- Definition
- v. to make yourself responsible for a task and agree to do it
- Example
- She agreed to undertake the project even though it seemed difficult.
- 她同意承接这个项目，尽管看起来很有难度。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: to take on and deal with a task (verb).
比较义项：承担、着手处理（任务或问题）（动词）。
- undertake 本词
More formal; used for agreeing to take responsibility for a task or duty, often in professional or official contexts, rather than for physical or everyday problems.
更正式；用于表示同意承担某项任务或职责，常见于正式或工作场合，而不用于具体的日常问题。
The committee agreed to undertake a full review of the company's safety policies.
委员会同意对公司的安全政策进行一次全面审查。
- tackle
More informal and energetic; used for actively confronting a difficult or unpleasant problem, often something concrete, rather than formally agreeing to a duty.
更随意、更有活力；用于主动应对一个困难或棘手的问题，通常是具体的事情，而不是正式同意承担某项职责。
He rolled up his sleeves and tackled the leaking pipe himself.
他卷起袖子，亲自动手处理那根漏水的管子。
Undertake is more formal: agreeing to take responsibility for a task or duty, often in professional settings. Tackle is more informal and energetic: actively confronting a difficult problem, often something concrete. This does not cover tackle meaning a move in sports like rugby.
这两个词都表示接手处理某件麻烦或任务，但 undertake 语气更正式，强调正式同意承担某项责任或工作；tackle 更随意、更强调主动、直接地应对一个困难或棘手的问题，语气更有活力。此处不比较 tackle 的另一个意思——橄榄球等运动中的“擒抱”动作。