好词典
procure
UK //prəˈkjʊə(r)//US //prəˈkjʊr//
词源
源自拉丁语 'procurare'，意为'照顾、管理'，由 'pro-'（为了）和 'curare'（照顾）组成。
verb
❶ 通过努力或特殊手段获得某物，通常指需要花费时间或精力才能得到的东西。
“He managed to procure a rare book for his collection.”
（他设法为他的收藏找到了一本罕见的书。）
“The company procured new equipment to improve efficiency.”
（公司采购了新设备以提高效率。）
❶ 为他人获取某物，尤指通过不寻常或非法的途径。
“He was accused of procuring drugs for his friends.”
（他被指控为朋友获取毒品。）
“The scandal involved officials procuring favors for bribes.”
（这起丑闻涉及官员通过贿赂获取好处。）
同义词:obtain, acquire, secure, attain, gain
常见短语
procure something for someone — 为某人获取某物，通常指通过努力或特殊手段。
“He procured tickets for the concert for his friends.”
（他为朋友们弄到了音乐会的门票。）
procure by illegal means — 通过非法手段获取某物，通常涉及违法行为。
“The documents were procured by illegal means.”
（这些文件是通过非法手段获得的。）