单词 | obtain |
释义 | obtain (ɒbteɪn ) Word forms: obtains , obtaining , obtained 1. verb B2 To obtain something means to get it or achieve it. [formal] Evans was trying to obtain a false passport and other documents. [VERB noun] The perfect body has always been difficult to obtain. [VERB noun] Synonyms: achieve, get, gain, realize 2. verb If a situation obtains, it exists. [formal] The longer this situation obtains, the more extensive the problems become . [VERB] Synonyms: prevail, hold, stand, exist Collocations: obtain a passport The defendant had succeeded in satisfying the district judge that it was impossible for him to obtain a passport in his country of origin. Times, Sunday Times When using the certificate to obtain a passport or driving licence it would thus be possible to sustain family privacy while also allowing for truthfulness. Times, Sunday Times Then came the information about our rights and obligations - specifically our right to vote, our option to obtain a passport and our inextricable link to the social security system. Times, Sunday Times He was jailed for 18 months for perjury and six months consecutive for obtaining the passport. Times, Sunday Times He was initially jailed for 21 months after admitting obtaining a passport by deception, but the sentence was cut last month to nine months. Times, Sunday Times However, a number of harbour authorities do demand that those using jet skis obtain a permit, which often includes age restrictions. Times, Sunday Times If the skip needs to be positioned in the street, make sure you obtain a permit from the local council. Times, Sunday Times You can still 'buy' a property without a permit, however, the ownership will reside with the builder until you obtain a permit, which can be years. Times, Sunday Times Failing to obtain a permit may lead to charges of parading without a permit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the band did not obtain a permit to do so. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They say a lack of chefs, who must earn at least 29,570 to obtain a visa, stops them challenging the rise of supermarket grub. The Sun Many of the richest business leaders pointed out that they could already obtain a visa in 24 hours but said that their more junior staff ought to be waved in. Times, Sunday Times As things stand, those supporters must pay 70 each to obtain a visa. Times, Sunday Times Citizens of other countries have to obtain a visa from the embassy of their residence country. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The amount of money required as an investment by foreigners to obtain the visa has risen over the years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But he dismissively claimed he could easily obtain permission — and claimed he needn't even do that for a world title fight abroad. The Sun You must obtain permission from the bill payer before sending a text. The Sun It said photographers visiting the camp should obtain permission before taking photos of any protesters. Times, Sunday Times Major helped him to obtain permission to turn a building in the town into a factory. Times, Sunday Times If he chooses to leave school for a vocational course or training programme, he will need to obtain permission from the school. Times, Sunday Times When you give (or sell for less than market value) listed shares or securities to a charity, you obtain relief in calculating your taxable income. Times, Sunday Times Its purpose would remain to obtain relief against the company. Times, Sunday Times To obtain relief, the water has to be visible around the ball or your feet before or after you take your stance. Times, Sunday Times You need to have held the asset for at least three years to obtain relief. Times, Sunday Times But the bowlers had usually operated in pairs and once they had tired batsmen might obtain relief against someone less threatening. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 获得 Japanese: 手に入れる |
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