obtain

US /əbˈteɪn/
UK /əbˈteɪn/
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1.

获得, 取得

get, acquire, or secure (something)

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He managed to obtain a copy of the report.
他设法获得了报告的副本。
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You need to obtain permission before proceeding.
在继续之前，你需要获得许可。
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acquiregetgainsecureprocure
2.

盛行, 存在, 适用

(of a custom, rule, or way of thinking) be prevalent, established, or customary

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A different system obtains in other countries.
在其他国家，不同的制度盛行。
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These conditions no longer obtain.
这些条件不再适用。
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prevailexistbe in forcebe in effectbe in use