1START something/MAKE something STARTto start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time 建立,设立SYN found
The city of Boerne was established by German settlers in the 1840s.
博恩市是德国移民于19世纪40年代建立的。
Our goal is to establish a new research centre in the North.
我们的目标是在北方建立一个新的研究中心。
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In everyday English, people usually say set up or start a company or organization, rather than use establish:
The company was set up in 1976.
2to begin a relationship with someone or a situation that will continue 建立〔关系或联系〕
Hungary established diplomatic relations with Chile in 1990.
匈牙利于1990年与智利建立了外交关系。
I wondered why he should bother to try and establish contact with me.
我想知道他为何要费心设法和我取得联系。
3FIND OUTto find out facts that will prove that something is true 证实,确定
The police must establish the facts of the case before proceeding.
警方必须在起诉前确定案件事实。
establish that
The autopsy established that he had been murdered.
尸体剖检证实他是被谋杀的。
establish whether/if
I was never able to establish whether she was telling the truth.
我从来都无法确定她是否在说实话。
4PROVEto make people accept that you can do something, or that you have a particular quality 使被接受;使得到承认
establish yourself (as/in)
He had three years in which to establish himself as prime minister.
他有三年时间来确立自己首相的地位。
He’d already begun to establish quite a reputation as a journalist.
身为记者,他已经声名鹊起。
THESAURUS
establish to start a company or organization, especially one that exists for a long time 建立,设立〔公司、机构〕
The company was established in 1899.
这家公司成立于1899年。
He established a new research centre in Dublin.
他在都柏林建立了一个新的研究中心。
nMost of the money will be used to establish local industries and mobilize the work-force.
set up to start a new company or organization. Set up is less formal than establish, and is the usualphrase to use in everyday English 建立,设立〔公司、机构;set up 不如 establish 正式,是日常英语中的常用短语〕
Kate and her partner are setting up their own printing business.
凯特和她的搭档要自己开办印刷公司。
nDad set up as a builder in 1990 and now he employs over twenty men.
open to start a business that provides services to the public, such as a shop, restaurant, or hotel 开设,开办〔向公众提供服务的企业,如商店、餐馆、酒店等〕
He opened his first restaurant in 1995.
他于1995年开设了自己的第一家餐馆。
nThey just opened a new supermarket on Van Nuys Boulevard.
found to start a company or an organization such as a school or a hospital, especially by providing the money for it – used about something that was started a long time ago 创立〔公司、学校、医院等机构,尤指为其提供资金〕
Who originally founded the college?
这所学院最初是谁创立的?
The bank was founded 60 years ago in Munich.
该银行于60年前成立于慕尼黑。
inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt $ -ˈnɒː-/ formal to start an organization with an official ceremony 为〔机构〕举行创建仪式
Twenty years after the airport was inaugurated, it introduced its first transatlantic flights.
establish that• The first modification requires that a reorder point be established that allows for delivery lead times.• On autopsy it was established that he had suffered from a very rarebrain condition in which the thalamus progressively degenerated.• Through this project, it has been established that some antigens are indeed absent from the tumours.• It has been established that such items as these were employed first and foremost as musicalinstalments.• He established that the body which was badly decomposed was that of a male aged between 16 and 25.• It is important to establish that the client and keyemployees will be available at the appropriate time.• The forms require information to be provided which will establish that the court has jurisdiction.• That establishes that you acted because of the job you thought you had and suffered as a result.
establish yourself (as/in)• It is a lot for a young charity still to establish itself.• We plan to establish ourselves as the national point of contact for industry to reach mathematical skills in these areas.• One of the first kennels to establish itself as a consistentwinner in the show ring was the Tankerville Kennel.• Dall established himself as the Salomon Brothers authority on mortgagesecurities in September I977.• Selina established herself at the circularsteeltable: evening paper, teacup, a single, deservedcigarette.• Most of those who arrive are young men looking to establish themselves before calling their families to join them.• Rentokil have established themselves in this market through a uniquemanagementstructure.
1start/create sth建立ADVERB | VERB + ESTABLISH | PHRASESADVERB➤initially, originally最初建立◇The Internet was originally established by scientists to share information.最初,科學家創立因特網是為了能共享信息。➤formally正式成立◇The League was formally established in 1920.該聯盟正式成立於 1920 年。VERB + ESTABLISH➤attempt to, seek to, try to試圖創建;試圖建立◇We try to establish links with schools.我們努力與各學校建立聯繫。➤help (to), help sb (to)有助於建立;幫助某人建立▸➤agree to同意建立◇The two countries agreed to establish full diplomatic relations.兩國達成建立全面外交關係的協議。➤be able to能夠建立▸➤be important to建立⋯很重要PHRASES➤an attempt to establish sth, an effort to establish sth建立⋯的嘗試/努力▸➤newly established, recently established新建立的;最近建成的◇He was appointed to the newly established Department for Safety.他被派到新成立的安全部工作。establish
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2make sth known and accepted使獲認可ADVERB | VERB + ESTABLISH | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADVERB➤firmly, securely牢固地確立◇His position in the organization is now firmly established.他在組織中的地位現已牢固確立了。➤fully完全確立◇By the 7th century Buddhism was fully established in Japan.到 7 世紀,佛教的地位已在日本得到確立。➤effectively有效確立➤clearly明顯確立◇We have now clearly established ourselves as the leader in the market.我們現已明顯確立了自己在市場中的領導地位。➤successfully成功確立◇We have successfully established clear rules that most students accept.我們成功制訂了為大多數學生接受的明確規定。VERB + ESTABLISH➤attempt to, seek to, try to試圖確立▸➤help (to), help sb (to)有助於確立;幫助某人確立◇The exhibition helped her establish herself as an artist.這次展覽有助於確立她作為畫家的地位。PREPOSITION➤as確立為⋯◇He has now established his reputation as a popular musician.他現在已經成為廣受歡迎的音樂家。PHRASES➤become established, get established得到確立◇The festival has become established as an annual event.這個節日已經被確立為年度盛事。➤previously established先前確立的◇a previously established formula先前確立的公式establish
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3make certain of sth證實ADVERB | VERB + ESTABLISH | PHRASESADVERB➤conclusively, definitely, definitively, unequivocally最終證實;明確證實▸➤empirically, scientifically用實驗的方法/以科學的方法證實◇The effectiveness of the new drug has not yet been scientifically established.這種新藥的效果尚未得到科學證實。VERB + ESTABLISH➤attempt to, seek to, try to試圖證實◇Police are still trying to establish the identity of the dead man.警方仍然在盡力確認死者的身分。➤help (to)有助於證實▸➤be able to能夠證實▸➤be possible to有可能證實▸➤be difficult to難以證實▸➤be important to證實⋯很重要PHRASES➤an attempt to establish sth, an effort to establish sth證實⋯的嘗試/努力
establish verb ⇨establish (establish a company)⇨find3 (establish the facts)establish
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➡ See also the entry for begin另见begin条establish ♦︎ set sth up ♦︎ form ♦︎ foundThese words all mean to start or create an organization or system.这些词均表示建立、创立。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to establish / set up / form / found a / an group / society / club / party / company / institute / movement / colony / republic◆to establish / set up / form a / an relationship / partnership / alliance / government / committee / team / network / database◆to establish / set up / found a business / firm / programme◆to establish / set up a / an fund / initiative / project / scheme / procedure / monopoly / regime / monarchy◆to establish / found a / an dynasty / empire / church■establish [transitive] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) to start or create sth, such as an organization or system, that is meant to last for a long time; to start having a relationship, especially a formal one, with another person, group or country建立;创立;创建(尤指正式关系)◆The new treaty establishes a free trade zone.新条约设立了自由贸易区。◆Let's establish some ground rules.我们来制订一些基本原则吧。◆The school has established a successful relationship with the local community.这所学校和当地社区建立了良好的关系。 see also establishment ⇨ introduction1■ˌset sth ˈup
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(setting, set, set)to start or create sth, such as an organization or system建立;创立;开办◆I'm planning to set up my own business.我正打算自己创业。◆A fund will be set up for the dead men's families.将为死者家属设立一项基金。◆The company has set up its European headquarters in the UK.这家公司已经在英国设立了欧洲总部。ⓘ Set sth up is often used in business contexts, to talk about starting a business or making financial arrangements. * set sth up常用于商务语境,指开办公司或设立财务安排◆to set up a business / a company / a firm / a fund / a project / a scheme / a venture / an initiative / a monopoly / a headquarters / a base创业;开公司;成立企业;设立基金;创建项目;设立计划;创办企业;创建新方案;建立垄断;设立总部;创建基地■form [transitive, intransitive] to start or create sth such as an organization or system; to come together in a group of this kind建立;创立;成立◆They hope to form the new government.他们希望组建新政府。◆We are a newly-formed political party.我们是一个新成立的政党。◆The band formed in 2005.这支乐队成立于2005年。ⓘ Form is often used in political contexts. * form常用于政治语境◆to form a government / an administration / a cabinet / a coalition / a committee / a council / an assembly / a party / a league / an alliance / a trade union / a syndicate组建政府;成立行政机构;组阁;成立联合政府/委员会;组建市政委员会;成立议会;组建政党;组织联盟;结成同盟;建立工会/企业联合组织Form is also the most common verb used to talk about starting a band(= a group of musicians). * form还是最常用来表示乐队成立的动词。 see also formation ⇨ introduction1■found [transitive] (especiallywritten) to start or create sth such as an organization or institution, especially by providing money; to be the first to start building and living in a town or country(尤指出资)创建,创办;兴建(城镇或国家)◆He founded the company 20 years ago.他20年前创办了这家公司。◆Her family founded the college in 1895.她的家族于1895年创办了这所学院。◆The town was founded by English settlers in 1790.这座城镇是英格兰移民于1790年建起的。ⓘ Collocates of found include institute, society, company, firm, town, city, church, monastery and convent.与found搭配的词有institute、society、company、firm、town、city、church、monastery和convent。 see also foundation ⇨ introduction1