[VERB 动词]得到;获得;实现 To obtain something means to get it or achieve it.
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Evans was trying to obtain a false passport and other documents...
埃文斯正试图取得一本假护照和其他证件。
The perfect body has always been difficult to obtain.
完美的身材总是很难拥有。
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[VERB 动词]存在;流行;通行 If a situation obtains, it exists.
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The longer this situation obtains, the more extensive the problems become.
这种局面持续的时间越长,问题波及的范围就越广。
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ob·tain★AWL/əbˈteɪn; NAmEəbˈteɪn/verb( formal) 1★[transitive ]obtainsth to get sth, especially by making an effort (尤指经努力)获得,赢得◆to obtain advice/information/permission得到忠告╱信息╱许可◆I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report.我终于设法弄到了这份报告的一个副本。◆To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column.要得出总计得分,就把各栏的小计加起来。2[intransitive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (of rules, systems, customs, etc. 规则、制度、习俗等)to exist 存在;流行;沿袭SYN
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◆These conditions no longer obtain.这些条件不再适用。obtainobtainsobtainedobtainingob·tain/əbˈteɪn; NAmEəbˈteɪn/
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obtainob‧tain /əbˈteɪn/ ●●●S3W2AWL verb formal
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1[transitive] to get something that you want, especially through your own effort, skill, or workSYN getobtain something from somebody/something Further information can be obtained from head office. You will need to obtain permission from the principal.obtain something through something the results obtained through these surveys► see thesaurus at
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RegisterIn everyday English, people say that they get a result, a ticket, some information etc rather than obtain it:· You have to get permission from your parents.2[intransitive not in progressive] if a situation, system, or rule obtains, it continues to exist: These conditions no longer obtain.
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