undertaking
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/ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndəˈteɪkɪŋ/
A big or important task or project
Starting a new business is a big undertaking that requires careful planning.
创业是一项需要精心规划的重大任务。
A promise to do something
She made an undertaking to finish the work by Friday.
她承诺在周五前完成这项工作。
The work of preparing dead people for burial
The undertaking business helps families during difficult times.
殡葬业在困难时期帮助家庭。