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To ensure that something is accomplished or realized as required.
我们必须做到按时完成任务。
We must achieve timely task completion.
安全标准必须做到百分之百符合。
Safety standards must be fully complied with.
Often used in work, project, or quality management contexts to emphasize mandatory fulfillment of requirements.
In legal or contractual contexts, '必须做到' is stronger than '应该做到' (should achieve) and indicates a strict obligation rather than a recommendation.
While useful for emphasis, overusing '必须做到' in casual conversation may sound overly formal or rigid. Reserve it for contexts where compliance is critical.
The phrase combines '必须' (bì xū, meaning 'must' or 'have to') and '做到' (zuò dào, meaning 'achieve' or 'realize'). '做到' is a compound verb formed from '做' (do) and '到' (arrive at), indicating the completion of an action to meet a standard.
Commonly used in formal or professional contexts to stress the necessity of meeting specific conditions or standards. Often appears in policy documents, contracts, or performance reviews.