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单词 lay hands on something
释义
(idiom) 
the ease with which prisoners can lay hands on drugs
Synonyms
get hold of
get
The problem was how to get enough food.
obtain
Evans was trying to obtain a false passport.
gain
Passing exams is no longer enough to gain a place at university.
grab
I managed to grab her hand.
acquire
She has acquired a 50% stake in the company.
seize
an otter seizing a fish
grasp
He grasped both my hands.
See hand

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acquire
Definition
to get or develop (something such as an object, trait, or ability)
She has acquired a 50% stake in the company.
Synonyms
get,
win,
buy,
receive,
land (informal),
score (slang),
gain,
achieve,
earn,
pick up,
bag,
secure,
collect,
gather,
realize,
obtain,
attain,
amass,
procure,
come into possession of
in the sense of gain
Definition
to acquire (something desirable)
Passing exams is no longer enough to gain a place at university.
Synonyms
attain,
earn,
get,
achieve,
win,
reach,
get to,
secure,
obtain,
acquire,
arrive at,
procure
in the sense of get
Definition
to come into possession of
The problem was how to get enough food.
Synonyms
obtain,
receive,
gain,
acquire,
win,
land (informal),
score (slang),
achieve,
net,
pick up,
bag,
secure,
attain,
reap,
get hold of,
come by,
glean,
procure,
get your hands on,
come into possession of

Nearby words of
lay hands on something

  • lay at someone's door or lay at the door of someone
  • lay down the law
  • lay hands on someone
  • lay hands on something
  • lay hold of something or someone
  • lay into someone
  • lay it on thick

Synonyms of 'lay hands on something'

lay hands on something

Additional synonyms

in the sense of grab
Definition
to seize hold of
I managed to grab her hand.
Synonyms
snatch,
catch,
seize,
capture,
bag,
grip,
grasp,
clutch,
snap up,
pluck,
latch on to,
catch or take hold of
in the sense of grasp
Definition
to grip firmly
He grasped both my hands.
Synonyms
grip,
hold,
catch,
grab,
seize,
snatch,
clutch,
clinch,
clasp,
lay or take hold of
in the sense of obtain
Definition
to gain possession of
Evans was trying to obtain a false passport.
Synonyms
get,
gain,
acquire,
land (informal),
net,
pick up,
bag,
secure,
get hold of,
come by,
procure,
get your hands on,
score (slang),
come into possession of
in the sense of seize
Definition
to take hold of forcibly or quickly
an otter seizing a fish
Synonyms
grab,
grip,
grasp,
take,
snatch,
clutch,
snap up,
pluck,
fasten,
latch on to,
lay hands on,
catch or take hold of
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