| 释义 |
acquiring, vbl. n.|əˈkwaɪərɪŋ|
[f. acquire v. + -ing1.]
1. The action of gaining or obtaining for oneself; gaining possession.
1656tr. Hobbes, Elem. Philos. 14 (1839) For the acquiring of philosophy. 1660R. Coke Power & Subj. 264 How fraile a mans reason and understanding is, even to the acquiring of things necessary for his preservation. 1878M. L. Holbrook Hygiene of the Brain 41 There is a limit to our acquiring power.
2. The thing gained or obtained for oneself; acquirement, acquisition.
1630Naunton Fragm. Reg. 27 (1870) The King in honour could doe no lesse, than give back to his Son..the acquirings of his Fathers profession. 1828Carlyle Misc. I. 205 (1857) Infinite longings and small acquirings. |