Definitions
v. To pick up, hold, or carry something away.
拿；取；带走
v. To require a particular amount of time or effort.
花费；需要
v. To use a particular form of transport.
乘坐；搭乘
Example
Take an umbrella because it might rain this afternoon.
带把伞吧，今天下午可能会下雨。
Developing reliable public transport networks takes considerable time and requires sustained investment from local authorities.
建设可靠的公共交通网络需要相当长的时间，也需要地方政府持续投入资金。
Collocations
- take a bus
- take time
- take responsibility
- take notes
Usage tip
过去式took，过去分词taken；take带走，bring带来。
FAQ
- What does take mean?
- To pick up, hold, or carry something away. To require a particular amount of time or effort. To use a particular form of transport.
- How is take pronounced?
- UK /teɪk/, US /teɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
