obtains; obtained; obtaining
obtains; obtained; obtaining
Learner's definition of OBTAIN
1
[+ object] somewhat formal : to gain or get (something) usually by effort得到;獲得 -
The information may be difficult to obtain.要獲得這個信息可能有些困難。
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We obtained a copy of the original letter.我們得到了那封信的一份複印件。
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They've obtained [=acquired] the necessary permission to enter.他們得到了必要的入場許可。
2
not used in progressive tenses,
[no object] formal : to continue to be accepted or in use繼續得到承認;流行;繼續存在 — obtainable
/əbˈteɪnəbəl/ adjective, formal