establish

• 动词，指建立、创立或设立某事物，使其稳固或长期存在；也可指确定、查明或证实某事实。

A verb used to indicate the act of setting up, founding, or creating something on a stable or permanent basis.

1. Set up or foundB2formal

   To start or create something that is intended to last for a long time, such as an organization, system, or institution.

   建立

   • The company was established in 1995.
   • They established a new university in the city.
   • The government established a committee to investigate the issue.

   同义词constitutecreatefoundinaugurateinitiateinstitutelaunchorganizeset upstart

   反义词abolishdestroydismantledissolveeradicateterminateuproot

2. Prove or demonstrateB2formal

   To show that something is true or certain.

   证实

   • The scientist established a link between diet and health.
   • The lawyer established the defendant's innocence.
   • We need to establish the facts before making a decision.

   同义词confirmcorroboratedemonstrateproveshowsubstantiatevalidateverify

   反义词contradictdisproveinvalidaterefute

3. Achieve acceptance or recognitionB2formal

   To cause something to be accepted or recognized.

   获得认可

   • She quickly established herself as a leading expert in the field.
   • The artist established a reputation for innovative work.
   • He established a good relationship with his colleagues.

   反义词debunkdiscreditdisproveinvalidaterefuteundermine