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Attain N Goal End Obtain Verb 动词   [V

英语单词 attain
英美音标 英 [ə'teɪn] 美 [ə'teɪn]
中文释义 v.实现;获得;达到
英语例句 (1) We can attain whatever goal we set in our mind.
(2) We should be able to attain that goal.
(3) The country attained its independence in 1972.
(4) They're sure to attain emancipation in the end.
(5) I'm determined to attain my purpose at any cost.
(6) She pulls every string to attain the end.
中文例句 (1) 我们设定了什么目标,就能实现什么目标。
(2) 我们应该能够实现这个目标。
(3) 这个国家在1972年获得了独立。
(4) 他们最后一定能获得解放。
(5) 我决心不惜任何代价达到目的。
(6) 她想尽一切办法来达到目的。
vocabulary简明 Attain is all about reaching some mark of achievement—you can attain a destination. You can attain your goal. If you win over and over at the blackjack tables, you might attain a reputation for success.
vocabulary扩展 Attain derives in part from the Latin tangere "to touch," which is also at the root of retain "to keep," obtain "to get," contain "to control." One might obtain the discipline to contain one's emotions while studying, thereby attaining control and retaining more information.
柯林斯解释
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[VERB 动词](通常指经过努力)获得,达到 If you attain something, you gain it or achieve it, often after a lot of effort.
  [V n]
  [FORMAL 正式]
  • Jim is halfway to attaining his pilot's licence.

    吉姆就快要拿到飞行员执照了。

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[VERB 动词]达到,进入,实现(某种状态或情况) If you attain a particular state or condition, you may reach it as a result of natural development or work hard to attain this state.
  [V n]
  [Also V to n]
  • ...attaining a state of calmness and confidence.

    达到镇定自若、信心十足的状态

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