carry sth ↔ out 1. to do something that needs to be organized and planned进行:•We need to carry out more research.我们需要进行更多的研究。•A survey is now being carried out nationwide.正在全国范围内进行一项民意调查。•Turn off the water supply before carrying out repairs.进行维修前先要把水源关闭。2. to do something that you have said you will do or that someone has asked you to do实行，执行:•Nicholson didn't carry out his threat to take legal action.尼科尔森没有真的去起诉，只是威胁一下而已。•We carried out her instructions precisely.我们不折不扣地执行了她的指示。•Will the government carry out its promise to reform the law?政府真的会履行改革法律的承诺吗？ |