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 relationship with 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 take him 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。