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单词 obtain
释义
obtain
(ɒbtn )
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.
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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.
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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.
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He was jailed for 18 months for perjury and six months consecutive for obtaining the passport.
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He was initially jailed for 21 months after admitting obtaining a passport by deception, but the sentence was cut last month to nine months.
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obtain a permit
However, a number of harbour authorities do demand that those using jet skis obtain a permit, which often includes age restrictions.
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If the skip needs to be positioned in the street, make sure you obtain a permit from the local council.
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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.
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Failing to obtain a permit may lead to charges of parading without a permit.
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However, the band did not obtain a permit to do so.
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obtain a visa
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.
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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.
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As things stand, those supporters must pay 70 each to obtain a visa.
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Citizens of other countries have to obtain a visa from the embassy of their residence country.
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The amount of money required as an investment by foreigners to obtain the visa has risen over the years.
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obtain permission
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.
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Major helped him to obtain permission to turn a building in the town into a factory.
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If he chooses to leave school for a vocational course or training programme, he will need to obtain permission from the school.
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obtain relief
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.
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Its purpose would remain to obtain relief against the company.
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To obtain relief, the water has to be visible around the ball or your feet before or after you take your stance.
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You need to have held the asset for at least three years to obtain relief.
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But the bowlers had usually operated in pairs and once they had tired batsmen might obtain relief against someone less threatening.
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Translations:
Chinese: 获得
Japanese: 手に入れる
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