assume a new official post
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to assume a new official post; to take up a new appointment
formalA classical, formal term primarily used in literary or official contexts. It can also be extended metaphorically in modern usage for taking on a new role.
Tā他
jiāng将
yú于
xià下
yuè月
zhèng正
shì式
lǚ履
xīn新
，
chū出
rèn任
shì市
zhǎng长
。
He will formally assume his new post as mayor next month.
Xīn新
bù部
zhǎng长
lǚ履
xīn新
hòu后
，
gōng工
zuò作
fēi非
cháng常
qín勤
miǎn勉
。
The new minister has been very diligent since taking up his appointment.
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Zài在
gōng公
sī司
de的
huān欢
yíng迎
huì会
shàng上
，
tā他
fā发
biǎo表
le了
lǚ履
xīn新
gǎn感
yán言
。
At the company's welcome meeting, he delivered a speech upon assuming his new role.