acquire

US /əˈkwaɪɚ/
UK /əˈkwaɪɚ/
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1.

获得, 取得, 购得

buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself

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The company decided to acquire a smaller competitor.
该公司决定收购一家较小的竞争对手。
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She managed to acquire all the necessary permits.
她设法获得了所有必要的许可证。
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obtaingetgainprocuresecure
2.

习得, 学会, 培养

learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality)

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Children acquire language very quickly.
儿童习得语言非常快。
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He acquired a taste for classical music.
他培养了对古典音乐的兴趣。
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learndevelopmastergrasppick up
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an acquired tasteacquire a taste for