to undertake · to assume (responsibility etc)

chéng dān

ch+éng·2nd toned+ān·1st tone

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Bill took the blame for the loss.

比尔承担了损失的过失责任。

I'm prepared to accept the consequences.

我准备好了承担后果。

Tom is prepared to accept the consequences.

汤姆准备承担后果。

I don't want to take such a risk.

我不想承担这样一个风险。

Parents are responsible for their children's education.

父母承担教育子女的责任。

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