vt. 〈正〉獲得; 得到 gain sth by your own efforts, ability or behaviour
vt. 購得; 獲得; 得到 obtain sth by buying or being given it
英英釋義
Verb:
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"
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"
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"
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
win something through one's efforts;
"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
"Gain an understanding of international finance"
gain knowledge or skills;
"She learned dancing from her sister"
"I learned Sanskrit"
"Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
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"
