take on 担负，对抗

take on 有很多含义，最常用的就是表示“担负(极度)困难事情的责任”(accept a job or responsibility), “雇用”(hire), “呈现某种形象”。另外，也可以用作“展开斗争”。

例句：

I'm really ready to take on more responsibility around here.

我做好了担负任何责任的准备。

Illness can take on many forms.

疾病可以呈现很多形态。

You must be a pretty tough guy to take on him.

你居然敢与他对抗，真是一个有魄力的人啊。

So, what's your take on this?

那你的立场是什么?

对话：

A: That was an exciting fight.

真是一场刺激的打斗。

B:One guy took on two others and won.

是啊，成功一挑二。