task/tæsk; tɑːsk/n 1 [C] a piece of work you must do〔必须做的〕任务: the task of doing sth I was given the task of handing out the cups. 给我分配的任务是分发杯子。Our tutor sets some tough tasks . 我们的导师布置了一些艰巨的任务。do/carry out/perform a task She couldn’t perform even simple tasks on her own. 她连简单的任务都不能独自一人完成。 COLLOCATIONS 词语搭配easy/simple/straightforward task 容易的/简单的任务difficult/impossible/daunting task 困难的/不可能完成的/艰巨的任务2 take sb to task (for/over sth) to criticize someone angrily(为某事)严厉批评[训斥]某人