establish
gb/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/ us/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
B1
英语
~ 600
义项
0 个义项
动词
B1
action
1
Start or create officially
To start something like a company, school, or system in an official way.
用法模式：
to establish [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'establish' with 'build' when talking about physical structures. 'Establish' refers to starting something officially, not physically constructing it.
近义词
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially companies or institutions.)
|
set up (More informal and general; can apply to temporary arrangements.)
反义词
dissolve (Refers to formally ending an organization or arrangement.)
搭配
establish a company
|establish a system
|establish rules
|establish a government
主题
business
|law
|government
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The company was established in 1995.
- They established a new set of safety guidelines.
- The university was established over 200 years ago.
学习者例句
- She established a small shop in the town.
- We want to establish a new club at school.
- The school was established in 1980.
动词
B2
action
2
Prove or confirm truth
To prove that something is true or correct so people believe it.
用法模式：
to establish [that clause]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'establish' with 'guess' or 'assume', which do not require proof.
近义词
prove (Common and direct; often used in everyday speech.)
|
demonstrate (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
反义词
disprove (To show that something is not true.)
搭配
establish the facts
|establish the truth
|establish guilt
主题
law
|science
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The police could not establish his whereabouts that night.
- Scientists have established a link between the two diseases.
- It has been established that the product is safe.
学习者例句
- The teacher established that the answer was correct.
- They established that he was at home at the time.
- We need to establish the truth before we decide.
动词
B2
action
3
Secure position or reputation
To make people see you as having a certain position or reputation for a long time.
用法模式：
to establish [oneself/something] as [role/position]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes try to use 'establish' for temporary situations, but it usually implies long-term recognition.
近义词
secure (Emphasizes making something safe from loss or challenge.)
|
cement (Informal metaphor for making something fixed or unchangeable.)
反义词
undermine (To weaken someone's position or reputation.)
搭配
establish oneself as
|establish credibility
|establish authority
主题
career
|social
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She quickly established herself as a leading expert in the field.
- The festival has established its place in the city’s cultural life.
- He worked hard to establish trust with his clients.
学习者例句
- He established himself as a good teacher.
- The team established a strong friendship.
- She established her place in the company.
语法
词典原形
establish
IPA
GB/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
US/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
音节与重音
es - tab - lish （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tab)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: establish
- 3rd Person Singular: establishes
- Present Participle: establishing
- Past: established
词族
Forms
establishes
verb
establishing
verb
established
verb
Core family
establishment
noun B1
Related words
reestablish
verb
相关表达
establish a foothold
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ə fˈʊthˌoʊld/
fixed phrase
Gain secure position in area/market
To get and keep a strong position in a place, business, or situation.
例句
- The company has established a foothold in the Asian market.
- They quickly established a foothold in the industry.
establish contact
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ kˈɑntˌækt/
fixed phrase
Begin communication with someone
To start communicating with someone, especially for the first time.
例句
- We need to establish contact with the local authorities before starting work.
- The rescue team tried to establish contact with the lost hikers.
establish the facts
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ðə fˈækts/
fixed phrase
Find and confirm the truth
To find out what is true by getting clear information.
例句
- Before making accusations, we must establish the facts.
- The lawyer worked hard to establish the facts of the case.