obtain

verb   formal   get

UK  /əbˈteɪn/ US  /əbˈteɪn/

First editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain.

to obtain permission

Sugar is obtained by crushing and processing sugar cane.

1. I was able to obtain a copy of the book from the library.
2. The company was unable to obtain the necessary permits to start construction.
3. We need to obtain more information before making a decision.
4. The athlete was able to obtain a gold medal in the Olympic Games.
5. The police obtained a warrant to search the suspect's house.
6. It's difficult to obtain fresh fruit during the winter months.
7. The organization was able to obtain funding for their project through a grant.
8. The team worked hard to obtain a victory in the championship game.
9. I'm trying to obtain a visa so that I can travel to another country.
10. She was able to obtain a job offer after several interviews with the company.
    
    

The word "obtain" means to acquire or gain possession of something, usually through effort or by meeting certain conditions. Here are some examples of how to use the word "obtain" in a sentence:

1. She had to obtain a permit in order to build the new addition onto her house.
2. I need to obtain a copy of my birth certificate before I can apply for a passport.
3. The company was able to obtain a loan from the bank to finance their new project.
4. He was determined to obtain the promotion he had been working towards for years.
5. It is difficult to obtain fresh produce in the winter when so much of it is out of season.
6. The information you need to answer the question can be obtained from the company's website.
7. It can be challenging to obtain a visa to travel to certain countries, especially if you have a criminal record.

In each of these examples, the word "obtain" is used to indicate that something is being acquired or gained, either through effort, permission, or meeting certain conditions.

"obtain" 的中文意思是「獲得」、「得到」、「取得」、「得以實現」等。它的意思是指透過努力、達成條件、取得許可等方式來獲得某物或某種情況。例如：

1. 她必須獲得許可證才能在房屋上建造新的附加結構。
2. 我需要取得我的出生證明的副本，才能申請護照。
3. 這家公司能夠從銀行獲得貸款來為他們的新項目提供資金。
4. 他決心獲得他多年來一直在努力追求的晉升。
5. 在冬季時，很難取得新鮮的農產品，因為很多農產品都不在季節內。
6. 你需要的答案可以從公司的網站上獲得。
7. 取得前往某些國家的簽證可以很具有挑戰性，尤其是如果你有犯罪紀錄。

preserve

verb [ T ]

UK  /prɪˈzɜːv/ US  /prɪˈzɝːv/

to preserve the environment

We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.

The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.

preserved fruit

 Preserved" 更強調保存或保持原樣，通常是指通過特定的方法或過程來保存或保護某物，例如食品或歷史文物的保存。"Protect" 更強調防止損壞或傷害，通常是指通過採取措施來預防某物遭到損壞或傷害，例如保護環境或防止罪犯犯罪。

prolong

verb [ T ]

UK  /prəˈlɒŋ/ US  /prəˈlɑːŋ/

We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.

promote

verb

UK  /prəˈməʊt/ US  /prəˈmoʊt/

interfere

verb [ I ]  involve

UK  /ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/ US  /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈfɪr/

It's their problem and I'm not going to interfere.

I'd never interfere between (US with) a husband and wife.

Interfering in other people's relationships is always a mistake.

negotiation

noun [ C or U ]  discussing

UK  /nəˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ US  /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks.

The pay negotiations have reached a delicate stage.

invade

verb

UK  /ɪnˈveɪd/ US  /ɪnˈveɪd/

Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days.

Famous people often find their privacy is invaded by the press.

invest

verb [ I or T ]

UK  /ɪnˈvest/ US  /ɪnˈvest/

The institute will invest five million in the project.

You have all invested significant amounts of time and energy in making this project the success that it is.

investigate

verb [ T ]  discover the truth

UK  /ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ US  /ɪnˈves.tə.ɡeɪt/

We are of course investigating how an error like this could have occurred.

The UN is investigating new methods of population control .

Involve 涉入

verb [ T not continuous ]

UK  /ɪnˈvɒlv/ US  /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

I prefer teaching methods that actively involve students in learning.

She's been involved with animal rights for many years.

It would be difficult not to involve the child's father in the arrangements.

Her job involves filing and other general office work.

including

preposition

UK  /ɪnˈkluː.dɪŋ/ US  /ɪnˈkluː.dɪŋ/

Including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, I've got a week off work.

The meal includes dessert and beverage.

My grandparents own a farm, and they grow a lot of vegetables there, including cabbage and peppers.

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