N-SING
(指某一職業(yè)或要職的)責(zé)任，職責(zé)
If you take on the mantle of something such as a profession or an important job, you take on the responsibilities and duties which must be fulfilled by anyone who has this profession or job.
例句
Glasgow has broadened its appeal since taking on the mantle of European City of Culture in 1990...
自從1990年榮獲“歐洲文化之都”的光榮稱號(hào)以來，格拉斯哥的魅力大增。
She has the intellectual form to take up the mantle of leadership.
她具備擔(dān)當(dāng)領(lǐng)導(dǎo)職責(zé)的聰明才智。