establish

1、建立，創(chuàng)立，設(shè)立=set up
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone.
新條約設(shè)立了自由貿(mào)易區(qū)。
2、建立（正式關(guān)系）
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community.
這所學校與當?shù)厣鐓^(qū)建立了良好的關(guān)系。
3、確立，使立足，使穩(wěn)固
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established.
他剛建立起自己的公司，彈藥站穩(wěn)腳跟還得花上一段時間。
4、獲得接受，得到認可
Traditions get established over time.
傳統(tǒng)是隨著時間的推移而得到認可的。
5、查實，確定，證實
Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident.
警方仍在努力確定事故的原因。