释义 |
acquire
v
1 [Tn]
(a) gain (sth) by one´s own ability, efforts or behaviour (靠自己的能力, 努力或行为而)获得, 得到(某事物)
acquire a good knowledge of English, an antique painting, a taste for brandy, a reputation for dishonesty 学好英语, 得到一幅古画, 学会喝白兰地酒, 得到不诚实的名声.
(b) obtain (sth); be given (sth) 取得(某事物); 收到(某事物)
My sister couldn´t take her desk with her to the new house
that´s how I came to acquire it. 我妹妹无法把她的书桌搬入新居, 我就是这样才得到它的.
We´ve just acquired a dog. 我们刚得到一支狗.
2 (idm 习语) an acquired `taste thing that one learns to like gradually 逐渐培养的爱好
Abstract art is an acquired taste. 抽象派艺术要慢慢才会欣赏.
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