動(dòng)詞 take on:

1. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
   同義詞：assume, acquire, adopt, take
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
   同義詞：assume, adopt, take over
3. accept as a challenge
   同義詞：undertake, tackle
4. admit into a group or community
   同義詞：accept, admit, take
5. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
   同義詞：meet, encounter, play

1. We can't take on any more work we're fully stretched (ie working to the utmost of our powers) at the moment.
   我們不能再接受更多的工作了--目前已經(jīng)全力以赴了。
2. The idea never really took on.
   這一觀念一向不太得人心。