attain
verb (formal)- attain something
to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort (通常经过努力)获得,得到 Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams. 我们多数学生的考试成绩是五个优。 We only consider applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement. 我们只考虑学习成绩好的申请人。 attain (a) degree/standard/level/proficiency/mastery 达到一定程度/标准/水平;熟练掌握;精通
- attain something
to reach a particular age, level or condition 达到(某年龄、水平、状况)
Word OriginMiddle English (in the senses ‘bring to justice’ and ‘reach a state’): from Old French ateindre, from Latin attingere, from ad- ‘at, to’ + tangere ‘to touch’.