
好词典

源自拉丁语acquisitionem,意为'获得',由acquirere(获得)和-tion(名词后缀)组成。14世纪进入英语。
❶ 指通过购买或合并等方式获得其他公司、资产或财产的行为,常用于商业领域。
“The company announced several new acquisitions this year.”
(该公司今年宣布了几项新的收购。)
“Their recent acquisitions have expanded their market share.”
(他们最近的收购扩大了市场份额。)
❶ 也可指个人通过学习或经历获得的知识、技能等抽象事物。
“Language acquisition is easier for children.”
(儿童更容易习得语言。)
“His acquisitions of new skills impressed the interviewers.”
(他获得的新技能给面试官留下了深刻印象。)
mergers and acquisitions — 商业术语,指企业间的合并与收购活动,简称M&A。
“He works in the mergers and acquisitions department of a major bank.”
(他在一家大型银行的并购部门工作。)
acquisition cost — 指获得某项资产或公司所需要支付的全部费用。
“The acquisition cost of the startup was surprisingly high.”
(收购这家初创公司的成本出人意料地高。)