acquire
英 [ə'kwaɪə]
美[ə'kwaɪr]
- vt. 获得；取得；学到；捕获
英英释意
- 1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract;
- "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"
- "They acquired a new pet"
- "Get your results the next day"
- "Get permission to take a few days off from work"
- 2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect;
- "His voice took on a sad tone"
- "The story took a new turn"
- "he adopted an air of superiority"
- "She assumed strange manners"
- "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
- 3. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes);
- "He grew a beard"
- "The patient developed abdominal pains"
- "I got funny spots all over my body"
- "Well-developed breasts"
- 4. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
- 5. win something through one's efforts;
- "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
- "Gain an understanding of international finance"
- 6. acquire or gain knowledge or skills;
- "She learned dancing from her sister"
- "I learned Sanskrit"
- "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
- 7. gain through experience;
- "I acquired a strong aversion to television"
- "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong"
- "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position"
- "develop a passion for painting"