obtains; obtained; obtaining
obtains; obtained; obtaining
Learner's definition of OBTAIN
1
[+ object] somewhat formal : to gain or get (something) usually by effort得到；获得 -
The information may be difficult to obtain.要获得这个信息可能有些困难。
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We obtained a copy of the original letter.我们得到了那封信的一份复印件。
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They've obtained [=acquired] the necessary permission to enter.他们得到了必要的入场许可。
2
not used in progressive tenses,
[no object] formal : to continue to be accepted or in use继续得到承认；流行；继续存在 — obtainable
/əbˈteɪnəbəl/ adjective, formal