task

1. N-COUNT A task is an activity or piece of work which you have to do, usually as part of a larger project. 任务

Walker had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news to Mark. 沃克得把这个坏消息告诉马克，这可不是什么美差。

2. V-T If you are tasked with doing a particular activity or piece of work, someone in authority asks you to do it. 委派任务 (给…)

Jen was tasked with running a charity basketball tournament. 珍被委以举办一场慈善篮球赛的任务。