carry out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To perform or execute instructions

执行、履行
Realizar o ejecutar instrucciones
実行する、遂行する
실행하다, 수행하다

To complete a task or follow orders through to completion.

完成任务或彻底执行命令。
Completar una tarea o seguir órdenes hasta el final.
任務を完了したり、命令を最後まで遂行したりすること。
임무를 완수하거나 명령을 끝까지 따르다.
Base verb: carry
Particle: out
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. She carried out her duties perfectly.
    她完美地履行了职责
    Ella cumplió sus deberes perfectamente
    彼女は職務を完璧に遂行した
    그녀는 직무를 완벽하게 수행했다.
  2. The soldiers carried out their orders.
    士兵们执行了命令
    Los soldados cumplieron sus órdenes
    兵士たちは命令を実行した
    병사들은 명령을 실행했다.
  3. We'll carry out the investigation.
    我们将进行调查
    Llevaremos a cabo la investigación
    調査を実施します
    조사를 실시하겠습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: tasks, orders, duties

Tone: dutiful

✓ Do Say

  • Carry out orders
    执行命令
    Cumplir órdenes
    命令を実行する
    명령을 수행하다

Origin & History

From carrying something through to completion.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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