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acquisition

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ac∙qui∙si∙tion / ˌækwəˈzɪʃən ; ˌækwəˈzɪʃən /
◙noun
1. [U] the process by which you gain knowledge or learn a skill
• 〔知识、技能的〕获得，习得:
 »the acquisition of language
  语言的习得
2. [U] the act of getting land, power, money etc
• 〔土地、权力、金钱等的〕获得，得到:
▪ [+of]
 »the acquisition of new sites for development
  获得新的土地用于开发
3. [C] [formal] something that you have obtained by buying it or being given it
• 购置物; 获得物:
 »The Art Society is holding an exhibition of recent acquisitions.
  艺术协会在为新近购得的艺术品举办展览。