单词 | acquire |
释义 | acquire v.tr.   1. gain by and for oneself; obtain.   2. come into possession of (acquired fame; acquired much property). Phrases and idioms acquired characteristic Biol. a characteristic caused by the environment, not inherited. acquired immune deficiency syndrome Med. see AIDS. acquired taste   1. a liking gained by experience.   2. the object of such a liking. Derivatives acquirable adj. Etymology: ME f. OF aquerre ult. f. L acquirere (as AC-, quaerere seek) |
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