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gotten

UK //ˈɡɒt.ən//US //ˈɡɑː.t̬ən//

词源

源自中古英语 'geten',是 'get' 的过去分词形式,主要在美式英语中使用。

verb

❶ gotten 是 get 的过去分词形式,主要用于美式英语中,表示获得、变得或到达某状态。

“I've gotten a new job in the city.”

(我在城里找到了一份新工作。)

“She has gotten much better at playing the piano.”

(她弹钢琴的水平提高了很多。)

同义词:obtained, acquired, received

常见短语

have gotten — 表示已经获得或达到某种状态,常见于美式英语中。

“I have gotten used to waking up early.”

(我已经习惯了早起。)

gotten rid of — 表示摆脱或处理掉某物,常用于美式英语。

“She has finally gotten rid of her old furniture.”

(她终于处理掉了她的旧家具。)