establish: [14] Etymologically, to establish something is to ‘make it firm’. The word comes via Old French establir from Latin stabilīre, a derivative of stabilis ‘firm, secure’ (source of English stable and related to English stand). English originally acquired it at the end of the 13th century as stablish, but by the end of the 14th century the more ‘French’ spelling had been introduced, and gradually took over. => stable, stand
establish (v.)
late 14c., from Old French establiss-, present participle stem of establir "cause to stand still, establish, stipulate, set up, erect, build" (12c., Modern French établir), from Latin stabilire "make stable," from stabilis "stable" (see stable (adj.)). For the excrescent e-, see e-. Related: Established; establishing. An established church or religion is one sanctioned by the state.
双语例句
1. We're trying to establish linkages between these groups and financial institutions.
我们正努力在这些团体和金融机构之间建立联系。
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2. He explored the wound with his finger, trying to establish its extent.
他用手指摸了摸伤口，想要确定受伤的程度。
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3. His opportunity to re-establish himself had been nobbled by the manager's tactics.
他重新树立自己地位的机会因教练的战术而流产了。
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4. An autopsy was being done to establish the cause of death.
正在进行尸检以确定死亡原因。
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5. The government conceded the right to establish independent trade unions.