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acquires

UK //əˈkwaɪəz//US //əˈkwaɪərz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'acquirere',由 ad-(向)和 quaerere(寻求)组成,原意为‘努力获得’。

verb

❶ 指通过购买、努力或自然过程获得某物,强调从无到有的获取过程,常用于商业、学习或技能提升等场景。

“The company acquires a new startup to expand its market share.”

(该公司收购了一家新创公司以扩大市场份额。)

“She acquires fluency in French after living in Paris for two years.”

(在巴黎生活两年后,她熟练掌握了法语。)

同义词:obtain, gain, attain

常见短语

acquire knowledge — 指通过学习或经验积累知识,强调主动获取的过程。

“Students acquire knowledge through both study and practical experience.”

(学生通过学习和实践经验获取知识。)