acquire 强调通过不断的、持续的努力而获得某物,也指日积月累地渐渐地获得。书面语用词。
obtain 较正式用词,着重通过巨大努力、要求而得到所需或盼望已久的东西。
gain 侧重指经过努力或有意识行动而取得某种成就或获得某种利益或好处。
get 普通用词,使用广泛,可指以任何方式得到某物,也不一定要经过努力。
win 主要指通过努力、斗争、比赛等而获得胜利。
earn 侧重指依靠自己的劳动或因付出代价与有功而获得。
secure 强调要通过努力或竞争,或需要付出代价才能获得所渴望的东西。
参考例句
1. The dam secured the city from the flood. 这座大坝保护了该城免受洪水的袭击。
2. Can you secure me two good seats for the concert? 你能为我弄到两张音乐会好座位的票吗?
3. Provide secure shelter for poultry, rabbits and other animals that could be attacked. 提供安全的庇护所的家禽,兔和其他动物就可能受到攻击。
英英解释
v.
1. get by special effort
2. cause to be firmly attached
3. assure payment of
4. make certain of
5. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
6. furnish with battens adj.
1. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
2. free from danger or risk
3. kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
4. not likely to fail or give way
5. able to withstand attack
6. financially sound