establish

vt.

1. 建立, 成立
   • We have established diplomatic relations with many countries.
     我们已和许多国家建立了外交关系。
2. 安置
   • They established themselves between the Danube and Greece.
     他们在多瑙河和希腊之间定居下来。
3. 确定, 证实
   • The police established that she was innocent.
     警察查明她是无罪的。