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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.take up an official post; take a post as an official
他上任了。
He entered on his duties at the office.
市长周一上任。
The mayor took office on Monday.
他已经上任半年了。
He has been in office for half a year.
- 2
n.predecessor
上任主席
the last chairman
上任总统
the last president
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Word usage
- Separable word"上" and "任" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他硬着头皮上了任。
He forced himself to take up the official post.