obtain
verb formal uk/əbˈteɪn/ us/əbˈteɪn/
(GET)
B2 [ T ]得到，获得
to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it from something else
to obtain permission 获得许可
First editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain. 这些书的第一版现在已几乎弄不到了。
In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result. 第二次试验他们获得了明确的结果。
Sugar is obtained by crushing and processing sugar cane. 蔗糖是通过对甘蔗进行压榨和加工获得的。
Synonyms: acquireget (OBTAIN)get hold of
- More examples
- It's hard to obtain truly independent financial advice.
- The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school.
- The money was dishonestly obtained.
- The documents are the first substantive information obtained by the investigators.
- He was found guilty of obtaining money by deception.
(EXIST)
[ I not continuous ]（尤指情况）存在
(especially of a situation) to exist
Conditions of extreme poverty now obtain in many parts of the country. 目前该国的许多地方都极度贫困。