obtain
verb (formal)- [transitive] obtain something
to get something, especially by making an effort (尤指經努力)獲得,赢得 to obtain information/data/results 獲取信息/數據/結果 I've been trying to obtain permission to publish this material. 我一直在試圖獲得出版這份材料的許可。 I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report. 我終於設法弄到了這份報告的一個副本。 Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. 詳情可致信上述地址獲取。 To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. 要得出總計得分,就把各欄的小計加起來。
Extra ExamplesIt is necessary to obtain the patients' consent. 需征得病人的同意。 Financial information was difficult to obtain. 財務信息很難獲得。 Such information is easily obtained from the internet. 這種信息很容易在互聯網上獲得。 The company claims to have obtained its database of names by legitimate means. 該公司聲稱他們的姓名數據庫是以合法手段獲得的。 The local authority may assist you to obtain alternative accommodation. 當地政府可以幫你找到其它住處。 Soil preparation is critical for obtaining good results. 土壤準備是獲得良好結果的關鍵。 Data were obtained from 170 students who enrolled in the course. 數據是從170名注冊該課程的學生那裏獲得的。 He has close links to drug corporations, according to documents obtained by The Observer. 根據《觀察家報》獲得的文件,他與制藥公司有密切聯系。 The investor sought and obtained planning permission. 投資者尋求並獲得了規劃許可。 Financing was obtained through a local lender. 融資是通過當地貸款人獲得的。 She pretended to be ill in order to obtain hospital treatment. 她假裝生病是爲了得到醫院的治療。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fraudulently
- illegally
- unlawfully
- …
- be able to
- be unable to
- attempt to
- …
- by
- from
- be easily obtained
- be readily obtained
- something can be obtained
- …
- [intransitive]
(not used in the progressive tenses )不用於進行時 (of rules, systems, customs, etc. )規則、制度、習俗等 to exist synonym apply存在;流行;沿襲
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French obtenir, from Latin obtinere ‘obtain, gain’.