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Acquiring Meaning in English

word · lemma: acquire

əˈkwaɪɝɪŋ/, /əˈkwaɪɹɪŋ
uh-KWY-er-ing
ɐkwˈaɪəɹɪŋ
uh-KWY-uh-ring

释义

The process of getting or gaining something, such as knowledge, skills, property, or objects.

用法与细微差别

Often used formally, in business or academic contexts, for obtaining assets or learning. Common collocations include 'acquiring skills', 'acquiring knowledge', and 'acquiring a company'. Less common in everyday conversation (people usually say 'getting'), except in formal or business situations.

例句

She is acquiring new language skills.

basic

The company is acquiring smaller businesses.

basic

He is acquiring a lot of experience through his job.

basic

Our team is acquiring new equipment for the project.

natural

She's interested in acquiring more knowledge about artificial intelligence.

natural

Kids are always acquiring new words just by listening.

natural