c. 1600, "gained by effort," past participle adjective from acquire. Of diseases, "occurring after birth, thus not dependent on heredity," 1842 (opposed to congenital). Acquired taste is attested from 1734.
双语例句
1. He has acquired a reputation as this country's premier solo violinist.
他已经赢得了该国首席小提琴独奏家的名誉。
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2. Had he succeeded, he would have acquired a monopoly.
要是他当时成功了，他就会取得垄断地位。
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3. General Motors acquired a 50% stake in Saab for about $400m.
通用汽车公司以大约4亿美元的价格购得了萨博汽车公司50%的股份。
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4. Use the transferable skills acquired from your previous working background.
先前工作中学到的技能能为现在所用的就多加利用。
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5. William has acquired an unshakeable belief in himself.
