acquire
英 [əˈkwaɪə(r)] 美 [əˈkwaɪər]
v. (通过努力、能力、行为表现)获得; 购得; 获得; 得到
牛津词典
verb
(通过努力、能力、行为表现)获得,得到
to gain sth by your own efforts, ability or behaviourShe has acquired a good knowledge of English.
她英语已经学得很好。He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty.
他得到了奸诈的名声。I have recently acquired a taste for olives.
我最近开始喜欢吃橄榄了。
购得;获得;得到
to obtain sth by buying or being given itThe company has just acquired new premises.
公司刚购得新办公楼。I've suddenly acquired a stepbrother.
我突然有了一个继兄弟。