establish

1、建立，创立，设立=set up

The new treaty establishes a free trade zone.

新条约设立了自由贸易区。

2、建立(正式关系)

The school has established a successful relationshipwith the local community.

这所学校与当地社区建立了良好的关系。

3、确立，使立足，使稳固

He has just set up his own business but it will takehim a while to get established.

他刚建立起自己的公司，弹药站稳脚跟还得花上一段时间。

4、获得接受，得到认可

Traditions get established over time.

传统是随着时间的推移而得到认可的。

5、查实，确定，证实

Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident.

警方仍在努力确定事故的原因。